【Week 3.1 March 19(Mon)】——Cheng Yating
1)Summary
First
of all, the scientific method involves careful observation and rigorous
skepticism, which developed from early empiricism to the scientific revolution,
and the canonical method and modern use and critical thought formulated in the 20th
century. Elements of the scientific
method are characterizations, uncertainty, definition, hypothesis development,
predictions from the hypothesis, experiments and communication and iteration,
and confirmation. Additionally, it highlights the iterative nature of the
scientific method, emphasizing the continuous cycle of observation, hypothesis
testing, and theory refinement that characterizes scientific inquiry.
2)Interesting
One
interesting aspect mentioned is the distinction between inductive and deductive
reasoning in scientific inquiry. Inductive reasoning involves drawing general
conclusions from specific observations, while deductive reasoning involves
deriving specific predictions from general principles or theories. Understanding
these modes of reasoning helps clarify how scientists formulate hypotheses and
test them through empirical investigation.
3)Discussion
How
can scientists navigate the tension between the need for creativity and
innovation in hypothesis generation and the requirement for empirical
validation in hypothesis testing?
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