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Some Notes on the Nature of Science

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This article describes how science is more of a way of thinking rather than a body of facts. This article uses various health/medical examples to critically examine the nature of science and the mindset that accompanies it.
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Date Added to MERLOT: March 25, 2009
Date Modified in MERLOT: June 01, 2009
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Avatar for CINTHIA ARRIAGA-HAGOPIAN
7 years ago

CINTHIA ARRIAGA-HAGOPIAN (Teacher (K-12))

I like the examples that are included in these notes regarding science and math. It also helps as a source for abstract paper writing because it includes quotes by Carl Sagan.