Fundamentals of History and Philosophy of Science - Biology Intro
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A set of vocabulary flashcards covering the basic definitions and methods of logic in scientific study as described in Chapter One.
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Science (Etymology)
Derived from the Latin word "scientia", meaning "knowledge".
Science
Knowledge that covers general truths or the operation of general laws, acquired and tested by the scientific method.
Inductive reasoning
A method of logical thinking that draws on observations to infer logical conclusions based on the evidence.
Deductive reasoning
Hypothesis-based logical reasoning that uses a general principle or law to forecast specific results and deduces conclusions from test results.
Descriptive science
One of the two main pathways of scientific study related to methods of logical thinking.
Hypothesis-based science
One of the two main pathways of scientific study related to methods of logical thinking.