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    Scientific Method Thales of Miletus (624-546 B.C.) was the first to suggest a single material substratum for the universe--namely water or moisture. His cosmology proposes that all objects in the universe are composed of water. His choice of water as the component building block of all matter may have been due to the apparent motion of bodies of water and the conversion of water to vapor and back. Anaximander of Miletus (610-545 B.C.) was the foremost student of Thales. He denied Thales claim

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    The scientific method is when you have a specific problem and you go through steps to try and solve your problem. The steps of scientific method are develop a theory, check and analyze your theory, explain your hypothesis, and prove your hypothesis. Whether that hypothesis could be wrong, you can still change it. That is the best thing about theories, hypothesis, and the scientific method. An example of the scientific method is my automobile does not crank. I would check for gas because if there

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    Scientific Method and Steps in Scientific Inquiry Thomas J. Tophia Jr. BSHS/435 May 26, 2016 Dr. Judith A. Geske Scientific Method and Steps in Scientific Inquiry This paper will define and describe the scientific method and the steps in scientific inquiry. This paper will further explain what the steps are in the scientific method of inquiry or research process and why each of these steps must be included to support the scientific method. Further the paper will briefly discuss

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    1) What are the steps of the scientific method? (4 points) Observation- The light won’t come on. Question – Why won’t the light come on? Hypothesis – The light won’t turn on because the light bulb has burned out. Prediction - If I replace the light bulb, then the light will work again. Experiment – Replace the light bulb with a new light bulb and turn on the light. Predicted result – the new light bulb will work and the light will come on. 2) Explain the difference between science and pseudoscience

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    The principles of the sociological scientific method include professional competence, integrity, professional and scientific responsibility, respect for people’s dignity, and diversity, and social responsibility. Sociologists have the ability to modify the structures of a society based on their research alone, meaning that sociologists have an immense amount of power. As a sociologist, adhering to the principles of the sociological scientific method is important in order for the the immense amount

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    Beach (2003) states that the most solid data originates from researchers who use scientific method . As science gives the most legitimate truth, to settle on more educated choices, we have to figure out how science functions and what its confinements are ( Beach, 2013, ch 6, para. 37). The scientific method is used in different fields of study and is changed for each one. But, science is constantly changing by getting bigger, and it's way of doing things. (ch 6, para. 38) Researchers painstakingly

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    LAB 1 – THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD *Adapted from LabPaq CK-GCC Purpose: The purpose of this experiment is to learn about and use the Scientific Method. The discussion of physical properties such as density, color, texture, smell, and solubility will take place. Observations and Experimental Data: Table 1: Making Observations Procedure Observation A. Torn paper Vertical tear: easier to tear, more visible fibers, more jagged edges and uneven tear. Horizontal tear: harder to tear,

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    The first lab we ever did in Biology 101 was about the scientific method. The scientific method is used in solving everyday problems. The first part of the scientific method is to begin making observations and asking questions about the situation. Once that is done, you should then check some accumulated sources of scientific data to gain information about the situation. Then you must formulate a hypothesis. In other words, the hypothesis is what will lead to the formation of a statement that can

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    Meets Real Life) SC300 July 16, 2013 Tarah Wells The Scientific Method Each and every day, you are faced with having to make split-second decisions, and the need to solve random problems that you encounter. To reach those decisions and work those problems out you are subconsciously using the scientific method. Apply the steps of the Scientific Method to two situations that could occur in your everyday life. Use the scientific method in the first scenario provided by your instructor to solve

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    Unit 1 – Intro and Research Methods 1. Empiricism states that knowledge can only be derived from the senses. Every science utilizes the empirical approach, which has developed into the utilization of the scientific method to gain knowledge. (McLeod, 2008) Since psychology depends on the scientific method to attain knowledge, psychology can conclusively be considered a science. Besides empirical evidence, some other key traits of a science are the following: objectivity, control, predictability,

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