Scientific Thinking
Scientific Thinking & The Scientifc Method
A hypothesis is never claimed "proven" by scientists
Lack of scepticism is a large barrier to gaining reliable knowledge
Scientific method prevents emotions from affecting scientific conclusions
Theories are the strongest, most truthful explainations to scientific questions
Built of scientific facts
Built of reliable knowledge
There are two main ways to test hypotheses
Further observation
Conducting an experiment
Scientific method helps eleminate non-scientific emotional and cultural influences
Good scientists always examine
Reasons
Arguments
Evidence