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The Nature of Science.
- Source :
- California Journal of Science Education; Spring2008, Vol. 8 Issue 2, p7-20, 15p
- Publication Year :
- 2008
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Abstract
- A reprint of the article "The Nature of Science," which appeared in a 1993 issue of "Science for All Americans," is presented. Scientists believe that events and things in the universe are understandable through systematic study and use of intellect and instruments. They accept that scientific ideas are subject to change through continuous testing and improving of theories. They treat scientific inquiry as a way to demand evidence, a mix of logic and imagination, which explains and predicts, avoid biases and not authoritarian.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 15312488
- Volume :
- 8
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- California Journal of Science Education
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 33365436