Features of Science

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  • Features of Science
    • Paradigms and Paradigm Shift
      • 2 main phases in science
        • Normal Science
        • Revolutionary Shift
    • 1.Reliance on empirical methods.
      • 2. Objectivity
        • 3. Replicability
          • 4. Theory Construction
            • 5. Hypothesis Testing
              • 6. Falsifiability
                • possibility that a statement or hypothesis could be proved wrong
              • theories modified through this process
            • Theory
            • major element of how science works
            • inductive and deductive methods
          • repeating to demonstrate validity=same procedures can be followed in future
        • data unaffective by feelings, expectations or opinions
      • info gained through direct observation

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