This page discusses the need for controlled experiments to establish causation between factors A and B, highlighting the impracticalities in human studies that lead to the use of epidemiological metho...This page discusses the need for controlled experiments to establish causation between factors A and B, highlighting the impracticalities in human studies that lead to the use of epidemiological methods. It emphasizes the importance of validating new drugs and treatments through clinical studies to ensure they improve upon existing methods. Additionally, it outlines the scientific approach, which combines common sense with specific characteristics that define scientific inquiry.
This page discusses the principles of scientific inquiry, such as skepticism and reproducibility, and emphasizes the role of hypotheses in scientific explanations. It highlights the communal nature of...This page discusses the principles of scientific inquiry, such as skepticism and reproducibility, and emphasizes the role of hypotheses in scientific explanations. It highlights the communal nature of science, where discoveries are built on previous work, and distinguishes between basic and applied science. Additionally, the page addresses challenges related to reproducibility and ethical conduct, noting science's ability to self-correct despite the infrequency of fraud.
