What is a science?

What is a science

Based on truth

Empirical

Replicable

Rational

What is science based on

Observable phenomena

Empirical

Information gained through direct observation or experiment

Objectivity 

Observations and experiments should be unaffected by bias such as researcher expectations 

Replicability

It is important that research can be repeated and similar results can be obtained this adds to the reliability of the study

Rational

Meaningful logical and verifiable information

If we cannot falsify something then 

It must be true 

First

Aim

Decide what should be studied

Second

Theory

Come up with a possible explanation

Third

Hypothesis

Generate a statement that can be tested and proven right or wrong

Fourth

Method

Gather data using descriptive or experimental methods

Fifth 

Results 

Use statistical methods to analyse data 

Sixth

Conclusion

Describe relationship between the results the aim and the hypothesis

Aim

General statement of why the study is being carried out

Hypothesis 

Clear statement 

Prediction 

Testable 

Formulated at the beginning of the research process