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    empirical falsification, the idea that scientific theories cannot be proven correct, but they can be proven false. In other words, empirical falsification means that theories can and should be closely and thoroughly examined by decisive experiments. In Popper’s view, a claim must be falsifiable, or testable, in order for it to be scientifically true; if a hypothesis cannot be refuted, then it is not a scientific claim. Untestable ideas and theories within science are dubbed “pseudo-science” by Popper

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    The great philosopher, Isaac Asimov, once affirmed that modern science fiction “is the only form of literature that consistently considers the nature of the changes that face us” (Insert Citation). Science fiction is the imaginative extrapolation of a true natural phenomena that is existing in the present, or that is likely to exist in the future. When indulging in the world of science fiction literature, it is recommended to consider whether a story is pessimistic or optimistic. Generally, people

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    A theory is a statement that rationalizes the relationship between variables, within a set of assumptions. It is a proposed justification for the complexities of the world around us. So a notion that provides an answer to the question ‘why’ is a theory. It could be connections between different phenomena, why something occurs or does not occur, with a set of logical arguments. There are generally two main kinds of theories. Grand theory and Empirical theory. A grand theory is one that is unbounded

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    explained the hypothesis. This theory assumes that the firms when it establishes an enterprizes in another country it suffers from many disadvantages in comparison to local investors. The cultural aspects, languages, legal system and other factors play an important role in determining FDI. But there is increase in FDI. The theory explains about why firms invest in foreign countries. But the theory fails to explain the motivation for choosing the locations. This theory explains the expansion of FDI

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    Data science is a field which is composed of computer science, math and statistics, and domain expertise that seeks to derive insight from data. Data science is considered as the intersection of these three respective disciplines. To help an organization cut costs large amounts of data is very useful. The data can be structured or unstructured but identifying patterns in it can help advertising, recognizing new business opportunities, campaigning and increasing efficiency and reducing costs. This

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    DISCUSSION Out of the seven hypotheses stated three were supported by the research findings. These three hypothesis were race and ethnicity will have no effect on favoring of physician-assisted suicide, gender will have no effect on favoring of physician-assisted suicide, and those that favor abortion will be more likely to favor physician-assisted suicide. Before speculation about why these three hypotheses are supported it needs to be discussed on why two of the hypothesis were non-direction

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    Outline Paragraph one. Describe what a chemical engineer does around, and outside of work. Use the definition form class with a twist. Briefly detail the intangible characteristics a chemical engineer must obtain. Paragraph two. Overview the factors leading to my initial interest in chemistry. Clarify that I initially wanted to be a physicist. Mention the professor who presented the material in a fascinating way; changing everything. Furthermore, list the interesting captivating phenomenon

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    Verne, Wells, and Forster use science to present different assertions about human nature and to engage in a critique of human psychology. (Thesis) While Verne’s elaborate descriptions of novel technologies reflects human optimism over technological advancement, Wells and Forster’s works serve to underscore human vulnerability to nature and technology, respectively. Verne’s “In the Year 2889” contains a plethora of scientific devices sourced from his imagination. For instance, “pneumatic tubes”

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    Robert Boyle was an Irish philosopher, chemist, physicist, and inventor. He was born in Lismore, County Waterford, Republic of Ireland. He believed in corpuscularism, which stated that reality and change can be best seen through chemical experiments Two of Robert Boyle’s friends, Richard Towneley and Henry Power noted the relationship between volume and pressure before sharing it with Boyle. Robert Boyle was arguing against a scientist by the name of Franciscus Linus, who said that normal atmospheric

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    Doctor Joe Tinguley based his group lecture on the Enlightenment. The main question, or topic, of his lecture was, “What is the Enlightenment?” We discussed that we know what the Enlightenment is, yet we don’t know. We talked about how there has been many scientific movements(arguments). These arguments have come from many different scientists. Not only are there scientific arguments but also one big religious argument. Luther argued against the Catholic church stating that people can get information

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