Kategóriák: Minden - correlation - empiricism - experimentation - observation

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The scientific method is a systematic approach used to acquire reliable knowledge about the natural world. It involves various research methodologies such as surveys, experiments, case studies, correlations, and naturalistic observations.

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Scientific Thinking & The Scientific Method

Research methods

Naturalistic observation
It is carried over a prolonged period in natural setting
the researcher very carefully observes and records some behavior or phenomenon
Case study
It involves an in-depth descriptive record kept by an outside observer
This method is also a nonexperimental, descriptive type of study
Survey
interviews or questionnaires
The survey, another type of non experimental, descriptive study
Correlation
mathematical technique for summarizing data
Correlation is classified as a nonexperimental, descriptive method
Experimentation
All tests are carried under controlled conditions
The variable that cannotbe manipulated is called dependent variable
The variable manipulated is called independent variable
The researcher changes a variable to see if the other variable will change

Skepticism

Constant questioning of one's beliefs and conclusions

Rationalism

To deny one's emotions and face reality
Logical reasoning by scientists and critical thinkers

Empiricism

Prefered kind of evidence to all other kinds
Only evidence to be used to sound vital conclusions by scientists and critical thinkers
Evidence that is succeptible to one's senses and can be experienced by other people

A Method of aquring reliable knowlege about Nature

Critical thinking

Applying the scientific method in everyday life