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- Slide 1
- NS3310 Dr. Brad Hoge Scientific Theory
- Slide 2
- How is Science Done? Camanicules
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- Slide 4
- Scientific Theory Observations (facts) Laws Data Predictions
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- Areas of Science Pure Science Applied Science
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- Tools of Science Experimentation Laboratory Field Mathematical Modeling Technology Social Context
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- Branches of Science Physical Sciences Physics Chemistry Astronomy Cosmology Earth Sciences Geology Oceanography Meteorology Astronomy Life Sciences Biology Behavioral Sciences Social Sciences
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- Unifying Theories Big Bang / Standard Model / Supersymmetry / String Theory Thermodynamics Special Relativity Quantum Mechanics Plate Tectonics Evolution
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- What Science Isnt Part I Engineering Mathematics Technology Medicine Philosophy
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- What Science Isnt Part II Pseudoscience Mystical Thinking Consilience?
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- Key Concepts Science is a philosophy of inquiry Science starts with careful observation Science is a human endeavor There are many ways to do science Science relies on falsifiability Unifying Theories provide predictability A concept which can not be falsified is not science