TOK-SCIENCE What is science? -A body of knowledge Natural sciences (physics‚ chemistry‚ biology) + human sciences -A way of thinking Science refers to a system of acquiring knowledge This system uses observation and experimentation to describe and explain certain phenomena. Observation: Science starts with the observable sense perception Hypothesis: reason (sources) Experiment: all WOKs Results Doctrine of science (NS) All properties and events in the physical universe are governed
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Cebu Institute of Technology – University Cebu City‚ Philippines Science Fiction: Space Technology By: Kendrick A. Mendiola A Research Paper in English presented to: Mrs. Raniza R. Romero February 7‚ 2008 Science Fiction: Space Technology Many ancient people‚ including the Aztecs‚ Egyptians‚ and the builders of Stonehenge‚ were interested in astronomy. Their writings and architecture indicate they studied the moon’s phases and movement. They related the position and the perceived
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around him. In Kenneth Branagh’s film‚ Victor further establishes his role in the natural sciences by wanting to help a scientifically evolving society with this monumental discovery. This can be seen differently in Mary Shelley’s “Frankentsein” because his intention towards creating this creature came from total selfish and egotistical reasons. Although Victor Frankenstein is obsessed with the power of science and allows this to take full control of his life‚ his reasons for creating this monster
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argued in this course that science is a social process. Do you agree? Introduction: The most widely used definition of social process states that “social process is a process involved in the formation of groups of persons”. Furthermore‚ referring to civilisation‚ social process is defined as “the social process whereby societies achieve an advanced stage of development and organisation”. (WordNet – Online dictionary definition) (1). This paper looks at how science has become part of this
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the debate the subject of violence on television has generated‚ television has been labeled a culprit. But it is a sad fact that science has produced deadly weapons. The destruction they cause is frightening. Now machines & robots have replaced man everywhere causing unemployment in all places. People will also lose their economic security & self-respect. Hence science is both a blessing & a curse to mankind August 6‚ 1945‚ is not a day to be forgotten. It marks the world’s first use of an atomic
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Disadvantages of science * Due to advancement of science‚ the identity and cultures are faded; the diseases are produced at an alarming rate and pollution is increased in geometric ratio. * Because of the advancement of science in unwanted business‚ people are so busy that even a child cannot recognize a father. * Many illegal and prohibited works are increased. * One is not able to take a sound sleep and breathe fresh air. * The black history of Hiroshima and Nagasaki shows
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well as the possibility of Sociology being a science‚ but more specifically a social science. It begins by producing some definitions of the key terms‚ within the context of sociology‚ to which the student will make reference. The terms include science‚ social science and sociology. The paper then proceeds to compare sociology to the natural sciences‚ by establishing and assessing the characteristics which sociology has in common with the natural sciences. INTRODUCTION What predictions can sociologists
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Meghan Methe B-block 11.14.12 Chapter 8 Heredity and Genetic Variation (Objectives) pg. 192-221 Questions: 1. The role of genes in heredity is to carry the traits for the making of DNA. 2. The law of probability says that each chance of probability is equal in the sense of the possible outcomes of the traits present. 4. Dominant masks the recessive which in situations where both trait alleles are present in a gene the organism would be heterozygous and the dominant allele
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Actuarial Science applies mathematical‚ statistical‚ financial an economic theory to solve real problems arising in applied subjects such as commerce‚ governments‚ insurance and banking‚ typically involving risk‚ uncertainty‚ and the financial impact of certain events. The BSc in Actuarial Science and Mathematics is accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries. The course gives a firm foundation in Mathematics‚ together with specialist course units in Actuarial Science whilst giving you
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Leadership Challenge: Selecting Team Members The leader of your client organization has observed a lack of flexibility and a slow decision-making process in many of the departments. He believes that he is not serving his customers well‚ and has decided to move to a team environment and to push many of the decisions to the lowest possible levels. In other words‚ he wants to create a team-based‚ empowered organization. Several of his best managers are resisting the idea strongly. They not only feel
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