1. Scientific Theory
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Dr. Brad Hoge

2. How is Science Done?
Camanicules

4. Scientific Theory
Observations (facts)
Laws
Data
Predictions

5. Areas of Science
Pure Science
Applied Science

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

7. 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

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

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

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

11. 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