Understanding Scientific Methodologies

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What is the purpose of studying the scientific method?

To design experiments without needing observations
To solely rely on theoretical knowledge
To verify knowledge through observation and experimentation (correct)
To avoid empirical methods

What constitutes the scientific method?

A theoretical framework, disregarding empirical evidence.
A method based solely on intuition.
A method rooted in empiricism. (correct)
A method without any experimentation

What does scientific methodology involve?

Reflecting on the scientific method and defining its limits (correct)
Focusing on the application of the scientific method without reflection
Rejecting the scientific method
Relying solely on intuition and personal beliefs.

What role does the scientific method play in culture?

It is a valuable tool for evaluation and decision-making. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What happens to scientific knowledge or claims when confronted with new evidence?

It can be invalidated by new theories or evidence. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of scientific intuition?

It is important but requires validation. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What happens to a non-validated scientific theory when confronted with facts?

It does not evolve. (B) Signup and view all the answers

How are naive theories typically explained?

Using explanations given by their creators. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a naive theory?

It has subjective origins. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does adopting a scientific approach entail?

Accumulating knowledge and evaluating it to approach reality as closely as possible. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Méthode Scientifique

Verification of knowledge through observation and experimentation, aiming to approach truth with empirical methods.

Méthodologie Scientifique

Study of the scientific method itself, involving reflection on its use, description, and defining its limits.

Method Scientifique

Part of culture, a valuable tool for evaluation and decision-making.

Scient Vrai

Knowledge created scientifically that can be invalidated by new theories; intuition needs validation.

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Théories Naive

Explanations given by people, based solely on their own perspectives and easily disproved.

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Croyances non-scientifiques

Beliefs that are non-scientific and often proved wrong.

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Démarche Scientifique

An approach involving gathering knowledge, and progressing research to get closer to reality.

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Study Notes

SM2 Methods

Why Study the Scientific Method?

The scientific method verifies knowledge through observation and experimentation.
It is an empirical method, based on experiments, which aims to approach reality with some certainty.

Methodology vs. Method

Scientific methodology studies the scientific method itself.
It involves reflecting on method, defining it, and identifying its limits.
The scientific method is part of established culture, providing a valuable tool for evaluation and decision-making.

What is Scientifically True?

Scientifically developed knowledge can be invalidated by new theories.
Scientific data is subject to revision.
Scientific intuition is important but must be validated.
An unvalidated scientific theory cannot evolve because it is not confronted with facts.

Naive Theories

Naive theories are explanations given by people based on their own experiences.
Beliefs are not scientific but are misguided.
A naive IT (Information Technology) can become scientific with objective data to ensure the phenomenon being studied exists, and then propose an explanation.