Transcript Slayt 1 - University of Nevada, Las Vegas

SCIENTIFIC METHOD“S”
CREATIVE
BOUNDED/ LIMITS
Science is a creative process.
This means that scientists use
their imaginations and
creativity when planning and
carrying out investigations
and making sense of the data.
EMPIRICAL
Scientific knowledge is
based on observations of
the natural world. These
observations are also called
evidence, facts, or data.
Science cannot answer all
questions. Science is
appropriate for understanding
the natural world but it
cannot answer questions
related to art, philosophy,
religion, or ethics.
TENTATIVE
Scientific knowledge is tentative.
This means that the current
scientific knowledge is the best
we have at this time, but it may
change in the future with new
evidence or new interpretations
of old evidence.
COLLABORATIVE
SOCIOCULTURAL
INFERENTIAL
Science is based on both
observation and inference.
Observation is the process of
using the five senses to gather
information about the natural
world. Inference is the process
of reaching logical conclusions
based on observations.
SCIENTIFIC METHOD“S”
There is not a single step by step
“scientific method” by which all
science is done. Scientists use a
variety of methods. However,
scientific investigation usually
involves collecting evidence,
using logical reasoning, and
making predictions and
explanations based on the
evidence.
SUBJECTIVE
Scientific knowledge is not
entirely objective. This means
that personal values, prior
knowledge and experience
affect what scientists study
and how they do science.
Science influences and is
influenced by the society and
culture in which it is
practiced. Men and women of
many societies and cultures
have contributed to science.
Scientists may work in teams
or work alone, but all
communicate with each
other, share their knowledge,
and critically review each
other’s work.