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What is a science concerned with?
What is a science concerned with?
Cause and effect
What are the two aspects of science?
What are the two aspects of science?
The study of _____ involves systematic inquiry and observations of the natural world.
The study of _____ involves systematic inquiry and observations of the natural world.
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Nursing is classified solely as a human science.
Nursing is classified solely as a human science.
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Match the classification of science with its examples:
Match the classification of science with its examples:
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What distinguishes a profession from an occupation?
What distinguishes a profession from an occupation?
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Academic disciplines primarily focus on practical application.
Academic disciplines primarily focus on practical application.
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What characterizes nursing as a distinct discipline?
What characterizes nursing as a distinct discipline?
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Which of the following is NOT considered a characteristic of science?
Which of the following is NOT considered a characteristic of science?
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Study Notes
What is Science?
- A science is fundamentally concerned with understanding cause and effect.
- It explains observed phenomena through systematic inquiry and observations of the natural world.
- Science operates as a dual concept:
- As a process, it involves gathering and verifying information.
- As a product, it results from investigative efforts and is grounded in experience.
Characteristics of Science
- Coherence is essential, ensuring that information is logically structured.
- Science encompasses definite fields of knowledge.
- Scientific statements must be universally applicable and true or probably true.
- Investigations and arguments must be clearly explained.
Classification of Science
- Natural Sciences: Include Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Geology, Physiology, and Meteorology.
- Basic/Pure Sciences: Comprise Mathematics, Logic, Chemistry, and Physics.
- Human/Social Sciences: Encompass Psychology, Anthropology, Sociology, Economics, Political Science, History, and Religion.
- Applied Science: Involves disciplines like Architecture, Engineering, Medicine, Pharmacology, and Law.
- Some fields, like Computer Science, may straddle classifications, being both applied and pure sciences.
Nursing as a Science
- Nursing integrates concepts from various branches of science.
- Primarily categorized as an applied science, despite having characteristics of human or social sciences.
Nursing as an Academic Discipline
- Academic disciplines focus on theoretical knowledge to understand phenomena, with descriptive research.
- Professional disciplines emphasize practical skill application, often with prescriptive or descriptive research tendencies.
- Nursing is identified as a distinct discipline due to its unique philosophy and at least one conceptual framework that defines what constitutes nursing knowledge.
- Nursing’s knowledge base is interdisciplinary, indicating its significance as both a professional and an academic discipline.
Distinctions in Occupation vs. Profession
- An occupation refers to a job or career; a profession is a learned vocation that possesses recognized standards and status.
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This quiz explores the fundamental concepts of science, including its definition, characteristics, and various classifications. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how science operates as both a process and a product, alongside the distinctions between natural and social sciences.
