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Scientific Theory NS3310 Dr. Brad Hoge

How is Science Done? Camanicules

Scientific Theory Observations (facts) Laws Data Predictions

Areas of Science Pure Science Applied Science

Tools of Science Experimentation Mathematical Modeling Technology Laboratory Field Mathematical Modeling Technology Social Context

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

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

What Science Isn’t – Part I Engineering Mathematics Technology Medicine Philosophy

What Science Isn’t – Part II Pseudoscience Mystical Thinking Consilience?

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