Section 3 - Science
The basic terminology of science to help you understand academic papers and books. Key words and definitions to learn the jargon and philosophy of the scientific methodology.
What is Science, History of Science, Academic Disciplines, Scientific Variables, Scientific Methods and Instruments, and Ethics.
What is Science?
Why Should I Care? The scientific revolution is one of humanity's most important events. It is a...
The Social Sciences
Why Should I Care? Each discipline of social science has a unique personality. Whether it's a pr...
How to Build Knowledge Scientifically?
Why Should I Care? How research is conducted can affect the results of a scientific project. It ...
Methods for Collecting Data
Why Should I Care? The scientific method depends on the quality of data that is collected. How s...
Research Power
Why Should I Care? The scientific strength, or power, of your research depends on several key tr...
Types of Logic
Why Should I Care? Your understanding of a social problem depends on the type of logic you are u...
The Ethics of Social Science Research
Why Should I Care? As a student writing a research paper, you might be surprised by the topic or...