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2006-09-07 17:53:24 · 14 answers · asked by Hobz 2 in Education & Reference Homework Help

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Science is first and foremost a set of logical and empirical methods which provide for the systematic observation of empirical phenomena in order to understand them. We think we understand empirical phenomena when we have a satisfactory theory which explains how the phenomena work, what regular patterns they follow, or why they appear to us as they do. Scientific explanations are in terms of natural phenomena rather than supernatural phenomena, although science itself requires neither the acceptance nor the rejection of the supernatural.

Science is also the organized body of knowledge about the empirical world which issues from the application of the abovementioned set of logical and empirical methods.

Science consists of several specific sciences, such as biology, physics, chemistry, geology, and astronomy, which are defined by the type and range of empirical phenomena they investigate.

Finally, science is also the application of scientific knowledge, as in the altering of rice with daffodil and bacteria genes to boost the vitamin A content of rice.
There is no single scientific method. Some of the methods of science involve logic, e.g., drawing inferences or deductions from hypotheses, or thinking out the logical implications of causal relationships in terms of necessary or sufficient conditions. Some of the methods are empirical, such as making observations, designing controlled experiments, or designing instruments to use in collecting data.

Scientific methods are impersonal. Thus, whatever one scientist is able to do qua scientist, any other scientist should be able to duplicate. When a person claims to measure or observe something by some purely subjective method, which others cannot duplicate, that person is not doing science. When scientists cannot duplicate the work of another scientist that is a clear sign that the scientist has erred either in design, methodology, observation, calculation, or calibration.
Scientific knowledge is human knowledge and scientists are human beings. They are not gods, and science is not infallible. Yet, the general public often thinks of scientific claims as absolutely certain truths. They think that if something is not certain, it is not scientific and if it is not scientific, then any other non-scientific view is its equal. This misconception seems to be, at least in part, behind the general lack of understanding about the nature of scientific theories.
Science is, as Carl Sagan put it, a candle in the dark. It shines a light on the world around us and allows us to see beyond our superstitions and fears, beyond our ignorance and delusions, and beyond the magical thinking of our ancestors, who rightfully fought for their survival by fearing and trying to master occult and supernatural powers.

2006-09-07 18:09:55 · answer #1 · answered by succubus_angel_666_777 3 · 0 1

The way all things were put together to bring life to the universe and this planet. The way the universe is still growing and has no end. That we as the little planet with life on it need to see that there is no way we can be the only ones to exist. That there is a math equation to every thing down to our DNA. Distance is measured in light years when it gets to far to comprehend by the mind of man but still it comes in numbers. We were created by a being with a mind that we will never equal, no matter how much we learn. All these things are done according to plan. I'm thankful to be apart of it. Science looks at disease, medications, genetics, and all forms of life that can be put under a microscope. Still it all revolves around numbers. The Creator Yahweh is a great mathematician.

2006-09-07 18:11:43 · answer #2 · answered by remembertnb 2 · 0 0

i for my area see no situation in following a faith and, if no longer believing, trusting technology. this is a workable reasoning to assume that the guidelines of nature are purely a fashion of the better being's (beings') exerting their impression on the international. We could desire to of direction recognize that however is asserted by way of holy scriptures needs no longer be a authentic checklist, yet extremely a narrative aimed to: a) supply the user-friendly individual an outlook on the international (and hence be understood by way of "the individuals") b) make a factor, a remark on the character of guy or of the international in addition to, one ought to declare so: Religions let us know specifically the ends of divine beings. technology provides us some perception into their ability. hence, one ought to declare that those 2 aspects are no longer collectively unique, yet extremely they the two lead in direction of a greater physically powerful rapport with the divine. Myself, i do no longer stick to any considerable faith. purely a generic philosophy of existence. there's a place for gods in this philosophy. I have confidence technology, too.

2016-12-15 04:30:42 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0 0

Science is a way of using observation and critical thinking to come up with effective and repeatable solutions that can be demonstrated to other people. The ability to demonstrate a repeatable solution to other people is one of the key characteristics of science.

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2006-09-07 18:08:11 · answer #4 · answered by levyrat 4 · 0 1

A cyclogical way to expect the unexpected. Science give's you a chance to look around life itself that you cannot imagine. I ♥ SCIENCE!!!

2006-09-07 18:02:25 · answer #5 · answered by no 3 · 0 0

The dose I prefer is a pint.

2006-09-07 18:05:04 · answer #6 · answered by ? 6 · 0 0

A collective & precise understanding of the collective perception of an impreicise & fluid reality and what creates it.

2006-09-07 19:21:23 · answer #7 · answered by thepolishpen 2 · 0 0

Educating oneself in something they know nothing about. Finding reasons to things that generations have questioned over and over.

2006-09-07 18:03:21 · answer #8 · answered by saphbaby77 2 · 0 0

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2006-09-07 17:55:18 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1 0

understanding the world around us, in a broader sense the universe. cheers

2006-09-07 18:00:31 · answer #10 · answered by Jon S 2 · 0 0

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