The Scientific Revolution Part II (2)

Scientific Method

A systematic approach to acquiring knowledge through observation, experimentation, and reasoning.

Observation

Identifying a phenomenon or problem as the first step of the scientific method.

Hypothesis

A proposed testable explanation based on observations.

Experimentation

The process of testing the hypothesis through controlled experiments.

Reproducibility

The ability to ensure that results can be verified by others; a key aspect of the scientific method.

Francis Bacon

An English philosopher known as the 'Father of Empiricism', who advocated for scientific inquiry based on observation and experimentation.

Inductive Reasoning

A reasoning approach that starts with specific observations and builds towards a general conclusion.

Deductive Reasoning

A traditional reasoning approach that starts with a general principle and applies it to specific cases.

Idols of the Mind

Four biases identified by Francis Bacon that distort human thinking: Idols of the Tribe, Cave, Marketplace, and Theatre.

Action and Reaction

Newton's Third Law, stating that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

Law of Inertia

An object at rest stays at rest, and an object in motion stays in motion unless acted upon by an unbalanced force.

Foucault Pendulum

A freely swinging pendulum that demonstrates Earth's rotation by changing its plane of oscillation.

Absolute Space

Space that exists independently of any matter and remains fixed regardless of external influences.

Coriolis Effect

The apparent deflection of moving objects caused by the rotation of the Earth, affecting weather patterns and ocean currents.