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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

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