Foundations of Scientific Thought - Videos & Lessons

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Foundations of Scientific Thought - Chapter Summary

If you're interested in gauging or enhancing your understanding of the foundations of scientific thought, this chapter can help! Examine important ways the field of science has evolved over the years, and explore steps scientists take to make new breakthroughs and advancements. Lessons offer clear definitions and examples to provide you with a well-rounded understanding of scientific thought. Upon completion of this chapter, you will have the knowledge to:

Explain the basics of scientific ways of thinking
Define and provide the steps of scientific investigation
Describe 16th and 17th century breakthroughs in medicine and chemistry
Discuss the effects of the Scientific Revolution
Share ways scientific discoveries can influence people to change their beliefs
Examine scientific advances and paradigm shifts within scientific theory
Detail developments in science and technology since 1945

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1. Scientific Ways of Thinking

Are you interested in becoming a scientist? Science is all about gaining knowledge by asking good questions, making observations, testing your ideas and drawing conclusions. With a little practice, you can learn to think like a scientist.

2. What is Scientific Investigation? - Definition, Steps & Examples

Scientific investigation is the way in which scientists and researchers use a systematic approach to answer questions about the world around us. Read on to find out more. A quiz is provided to test your understanding.

3. Breakthroughs in Medicine & Chemistry: Examples & Empiricism

In this lesson, we explore the medical and chemical breakthroughs which occurred in the 16th and 17th centuries as part of the era's increased emphasis on empiricism and the concurring Scientific Revolution.

4. Effects of the Scientific Revolution

In this lesson, we explore the philosophical, religious, and cultural effects of the Scientific Revolution on Early Modern society - effects that forever changed the Western view of the universe and humanity's place within it.

5. How Scientific Discoveries Can Cause People to Change Their Beliefs

Personal beliefs are one thing that people hold to very tightly. However, over time, with enough scientific evidence, a critical eye and consistent experiments, science can and does change people's beliefs in ways that simple observations cannot.

6. Scientific Advances & Paradigm Shifts in Scientific Theories

Learn about some of the major scientific advances, and how they led to paradigm shifts in scientific thinking. Take a quiz to see how much you've learned.

7. The Advance of Science & Technology Since 1945: Developments & Impact

In this lesson, we explore just a few of the numerous advances and innovations made in the worlds of sciences and technology, from automobiles and televisions to computers and phones that can fit in the palm of your hand.

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