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    SCIENCE FOR BEGINNERS

    Lesson 1

    Objectives

    By the successful completion


    of this chapter, you should be
    able to;

    Discuss the meaning of science

    Discuss the nature of science

    Explain the basic beliefs and attitudes shared by


    scientist about their work, nature of the; world and
    what can be learned about the world.
    2

    ACTIVITY:
    WHAT IS SCIENCE?

    What is science?

    The word science has its origins in the Latin word scire meaning to
    know .

    One might know something through authority, faith or intuition

    Scientific method is distinct because it must be possible for other


    investigators to verify the theory put forward.

    Nature of Science
    SCIENCE ASSUMES

    The world is understandable

    Scientific ideas are subject to change

    Science cannot provide complete answers to all


    questions

    Scientific Inquiry

    Science demands evidence

    Scientists try to identify and avoid bias

    Science is not authoritarian

    The scientific enterprise

    Science is a complex social activity

    Science is organized into content disciplines and is


    conducted in various institutions

    There are generally accepted ethical principles in the


    conduct of science

    Scientists participate in public affairs both as


    specialists and as citizens

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