The Nature of Science Aspects Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
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Empirical
A
scientific knowledge (SK) derived from evidence
2
Q
Theory/Law
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scientific theories and laws distinctively different and need to be clearly distinguished
3
Q
Creative
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Human traits like creativity and imagination play central role in SK-construction
4
Q
Theory-laden
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scientific knowledge rests upon certain theories
5
Q
Social
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science human endeavour and knowledge is socially and culturally constructed
6
Q
Multiple Methods
A
no single scientific method but rather a range of methods
7
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Provisional
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SK regarded as tentative and provisional, rather than certain and never changing
