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The Nature of Science and the Scientific Method

The Nature of Science and the Scientific Method

This document, from the Geological Society of America (GSA), explains and illustrates the scientific method. The document is a pdf file that can be downloaded from this GSA Web page. It explores how the scientific method is used to advance science, focusing in particular on the Earth sciences. It also includes talking points for those who would like help explaining the nature of science to others who have developed misconceptions....

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scientific method
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Material Type:
Presentation
Date Added to MERLOT:
April 15, 2012
Date Modified in MERLOT:
January 20, 2025
Author:
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Submitter:
Lynn Aaron
Hispanic Serving Institution
Primary Audience:
High School, College General Ed, College Lower Division
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PDF
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Language:
English
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