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What is the primary objective of scientific thinking?
What is the primary objective of scientific thinking?
- To remain influenced by personal interests
- To gather a set of indisputable facts
- To understand how the natural world works (correct)
- To confirm pre-existing beliefs
What term describes information that is influenced by feelings, interests, or prejudices?
What term describes information that is influenced by feelings, interests, or prejudices?
- Empirical
- Subjective (correct)
- Fact-based
- Objective
Which of the following factors can influence scientific results?
Which of the following factors can influence scientific results?
- Independent variable selection
- Employment of peer review
- Gender and nationality of the scientist (correct)
- Use of standardized measurements
How is scientific understanding characterized according to the provided content?
How is scientific understanding characterized according to the provided content?
Which statement is true about the nature of science?
Which statement is true about the nature of science?
What role do new tools and technologies play in scientific understanding?
What role do new tools and technologies play in scientific understanding?
Why is it important for people to evaluate scientific information?
Why is it important for people to evaluate scientific information?
What is a key principle of the scientific process?
What is a key principle of the scientific process?
What is the primary requirement for good science?
What is the primary requirement for good science?
Which of the following is an example of a Natural Science?
Which of the following is an example of a Natural Science?
Which type of science focuses on practical applications of knowledge?
Which type of science focuses on practical applications of knowledge?
What distinguishes Basic Science from Applied Science?
What distinguishes Basic Science from Applied Science?
Which of the following is considered a 'Soft Science'?
Which of the following is considered a 'Soft Science'?
Which of the following represents a 'Hard Science'?
Which of the following represents a 'Hard Science'?
What is an example of Basic/Pure Science?
What is an example of Basic/Pure Science?
Which of the following best describes the role of Humanities and Social Sciences?
Which of the following best describes the role of Humanities and Social Sciences?
Flashcards
Objective Science
Objective Science
Scientific study that is not influenced by feelings, interests, or prejudices.
Subjective Science
Subjective Science
Scientific study that is influenced by personal feelings, interests, or prejudices.
Scientific Process
Scientific Process
The way scientists investigate the natural world.
Bias in Science
Bias in Science
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Evaluating Scientific Info
Evaluating Scientific Info
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Understanding the Natural World
Understanding the Natural World
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Science is Probabilistic
Science is Probabilistic
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Science is Dynamic
Science is Dynamic
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Good Science
Good Science
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Humanities and Social Sciences
Humanities and Social Sciences
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Natural Sciences
Natural Sciences
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Soft Sciences
Soft Sciences
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Hard Sciences
Hard Sciences
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Basic/Pure Science
Basic/Pure Science
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Applied Science
Applied Science
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Bias
Bias
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Study Notes
Course Information
- Course Name: "Scientific Thinking"
- Instructor: Dr. Manal Shams-Dean Ahmed
- Affiliation: Assistant Professor of Educational Psychology, Faculty of Education, Suez Canal University
- Website: sinaiuniversity.net
What is Science?
- Science is a process to understand the natural world and its workings.
- Science is not just collecting facts but using observations for understanding.
- Science involves a degree of probability, not certainty.
- Scientific understanding can change over time with new observations and interpretations.
- New tools and technology can lead to changes in scientific understanding.
Features of Good Science
- Objectivity is a critical component of good science.
- Experiments should be designed and conducted without bias.
Types of Science
- Social Sciences: Study the human aspect (e.g., psychology, history, economics, geography)
- Natural Sciences: Study the physical world (e.g., biology, mathematics, pharmacology)
- Basic/Pure Science: The search for knowledge and facts
- Applied Science: Uses knowledge in a practical way (e.g., pharmacy, engineering)
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