Understanding the Essence of Science
Science is the systematic use of evidence to construct testable explanations and predictions of natural phenomena. It involves observation, forming theories and hypotheses, analyzing data, and conducting experiments to validate or falsify ideas. Science thrives on the principle that a single experiment can prove a theory wrong, emphasizing the continuous quest for knowledge and the importance of reproducibility. Through collective efforts, science aims to describe the world while acknowledging the ever-present possibility of ignorance and errors as part of the learning process.
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What is science? The use of evidence to construct testable explanations and predictions of natural phenomena [ ] [The National Academy of Sciences, 2008] Any amount of experiments will be able to prove me right; but a single experiment will be able to prove me wrong. [A. Einstein, letter to Max Born, 5thof December 1926] Science is the belief in the ignorance of experts. [R. P. Feynman, 1968]
What is science? Science is the research of a description of the world World exist also without science and scientist Science is collective, owned by the humankind Science must be universal and reproduceable
Scientific method Observation Theories Hypoteses Analysis Experiments
Scientific method One economy flight (obviously mine) has been delayed Observation Theories Hypoteses Analysis Experiments
Scientific method All economy flight delays Observation Theories Hypoteses Analysis Experiments
Scientific method Gather and analysis data about economy flight delays Observation Theories Hypoteses Analysis Experiments
Scientific method Do data support hypotheses? Observation Theories Hypotheses NO YES Create and validate new hypotheses Create a theory, and continue validating it Analysis Experiments
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