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What are the strengths of scientific knowledge as a source of knowledge compared to other sources?
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Ideally, scientific knowledge should be objective and available to anyone with the ability to observe carefully and think rationally. Scientific knowledge builds upon previous discoveries to more accurately describe the objective world. Scientific knowledge is not absolute or unchanging. When new knowledge or discoveries contradict previous science, it must be independently verified by many different researchers. If the new discovery withstands careful scrutiny, then it must be reconciled with previous science either by modifying it or overthrowing it completely. A good example modifying previous science is Einstein's general theory of relativity, which states that time and space are not absolutes, in contradiction with Newton's view of the Universe. We still teach and use Newtonian mechanics, however, because at very low velocities (relative to the speed of light) and weak gravitational fields, Newtonian principles give a good approximation. An example of overthrowing a previous theory is the ether theory of light propagation. Light waves were thought to propagate through an invisible ether, but Michelson and Morley showed that the speed of light is invariant relative to earth's orbit, demonstrating that no such ether exists.
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Which sources of knowledge were most central to the scientific revolution?
At the time of the scientific revolution, sources of knowledge dealing primarily with mathematics and astronomy were most often referred to. The scientific revolution began in the mid-1500s.
Being able to identify good sources of scientific information and applying the knowledge to problems in your life is a part of having what?
Wisdom.
Examples of discoveries of scientific knowledge that led to technological advances?
An important example is the discovery of the sources and use of electricity. Electricity allowed for the development of household gadgets as well as computers.
When doing scientific research the sources used should be?
Scientific articles from peer reviewed journals.
How do you verify the accuracy of scientific facts laws principles and theories?
Check a variety of sources.
Which sources of knowledge were most of the scientific revolution?
At the time of the scientific revolution, sources of knowledge dealing primarily with mathematics and astronomy were most often referred to. The scientific revolution began in the mid-1500s.
Which sources of knowledge were most central to the scientific revolution?
At the time of the scientific revolution, sources of knowledge dealing primarily with mathematics and astronomy were most often referred to. The scientific revolution began in the mid-1500s.
List of What are sources of knowledge?
Sources of knowledge include personal experience, education, observation, communication with others, books and literature, experiments and scientific research, and intuition.
Why is the scientific method superior to any other sources of knowledge?
Relates to the truth
How do you answer sources questions in history?
How useful is it? Strengths and weaknesses of the provinence (Purpose, origins, type of source, author, date) Strengths and weaknesses of knowledge (Useful information in context, lacks?)
Being able to identify good sources of scientific information and apply the knowledge to problems in your life is a part of having what?
Scientific hypotheses
Being able to identify good sources of scientific information and applying the knowledge to problems in your life is a part of having what?
Wisdom.
What has the author Z R El-Naggar written?
Z. R. El-Naggar has written: 'Sources of Scientific Knowledge'
What are strengths and weakness of oral sources in history?
what are weakness of oral sources
What are the sources of knowledge?
Previous generations' stories and drawings, and books are some sources of cultural knowledge.
What are the sources of cultural knowledge?
Sources of cultural knowledge include oral traditions, written records, art, music, literature, folklore, rituals, customs, and practices passed down through generations within a community or society. These sources help preserve and transmit the beliefs, values, traditions, and ways of life of a particular culture. Advances in technology, globalization, and communication also play a role in shaping and sharing cultural knowledge.
Compared to other sources of energy is solar energy efficient?
Yes, solar energy is efficient compared to other sources of energy
