Introduction, Acquiring Knowledge, and the Scientific Mind

Introduction
, Acquiring
Knowledge,
and the
Scientific
Mind
Andi Musrah, PhD

,CLOs
1. Compare and contrast the nonscientific methods of
knowing or acquiring knowledge.
2. Identify and describe the steps of the scientific
method.
3. Define induction and deduction and explain the role
each in the scientific method.
4. Distinguish between a hypothesis and a prediction.
5. Explain empirical, public, and objective scientific
methods.
6. Distinguish between qualitative and quantitative
research.
7. Identify and describe the steps in the research
process.

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