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.
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.
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.
3
Adaptation
Understand modern scientific research, as well as the policies and guidelines that it follows.
About Us
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