Scientific Thinking Overview

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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?

Empirical

Subjective (correct)

Fact-based

Objective

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?

It can change over time with new evidence Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true about the nature of science?

Science does not provide certainty, only degrees of probability Signup and view all the answers

What role do new tools and technologies play in scientific understanding?

They can lead to revised interpretations of facts Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for people to evaluate scientific information?

To make informed decisions Signup and view all the answers

What is a key principle of the scientific process?

It aims for objectivity and lack of bias Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary requirement for good science?

Objectivity to avoid bias Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a Natural Science?

Biology Signup and view all the answers

Which type of science focuses on practical applications of knowledge?

Applied Science Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Basic Science from Applied Science?

Basic Science is about pure knowledge and facts Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered a 'Soft Science'?

Psychology Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following represents a 'Hard Science'?

Biology Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of Basic/Pure Science?

Mathematics Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the role of Humanities and Social Sciences?

Investigate social relationships and human behavior Signup and view all the answers

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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Explore the core concepts of scientific thinking, including its definition, features of good science, and different branches. This quiz delves into how science aims to understand the natural world and the importance of objectivity in research. Test your knowledge on the principles that define effective scientific inquiry.