History of the Scientific Method
Science inquiry is a process that involves experimention to explore observations, collect data and answer questions. One of the most important step-wise tools used in scienfitic inquiry is the scientific method.
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In our first module, we broke down exactly what the scientific method is and the sources of information that utilize it. In this next module, we'll take a critical look at the scientific method and its development to understand why it is the way it is.
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There are 4 learning goals we have for you over the course of this module:
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Ancient Science
Understand how science and scientific discoveries were developed in the ancient times.
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Overlooked Methods
Understand aspects of science and scientific discoveries that were overlooked by the scientific method.
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Development
Understand the development and purpose of (using) the scientific method.
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Adaptation
Understand modern scientific research, as well as the policies and guidelines that it follows.
About Us
Science for Everyone is a Canadian Nonprofit Organization that provides educational resources to help raise the level of scientific literacy in the general population.