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NS3310 Dr. Brad Hoge Scientific Theory

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How is Science Done? Camanicules

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Scientific Theory Observations (facts) Laws Data Predictions

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Areas of Science Pure Science Applied Science

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Tools of Science Experimentation Laboratory Field Mathematical Modeling Technology Social Context

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Branches of Science Physical Sciences Physics Chemistry Astronomy Cosmology Earth Sciences Geology Oceanography Meteorology Astronomy Life Sciences Biology Behavioral Sciences Social Sciences

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Unifying Theories Big Bang / Standard Model / Supersymmetry / String Theory Thermodynamics Special Relativity Quantum Mechanics Plate Tectonics Evolution

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What Science Isnt Part I Engineering Mathematics Technology Medicine Philosophy

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What Science Isnt Part II Pseudoscience Mystical Thinking Consilience?

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Key Concepts Science is a philosophy of inquiry Science starts with careful observation Science is a human endeavor There are many ways to do science Science relies on falsifiability Unifying Theories provide predictability A concept which can not be falsified is not science