The Basic Foundations Of The Scientific Method

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Refer to:

anth bio.LAB- 3.0.mckendricksj. Why Science

anth bio.LAB- 3.1.Mckendricksj.deductive and inductive reasoning

anth bio.LAB- 3.2.mckendricksj. Qualitative & quantitative methods.

In labs 1-4 we have established the basic foundations of the scientific method. That is the

1. initial observations which leads to a question.


2. The formation of a hypothesis.


3. The reversal of a question or negative hypothesis.


4. Deductive and inductive methodologies.


5. Cooperation of qualitative and quantitative analysis


6. The identification of dependent^B and independent^C variables.

These differ from lecture material in that they have asked for actions as opposed to answers. A student may at this time begin to see the value of action in addition to answer. This is one of the salient parts of science in that the analysis may lead to actions such as solutions, preventions, predictions, etc. Whereas, the lecture has the list of answers. Both are useful. That is, information is good but actions add value.

The next section is to establish the basis for evolutionary theory. In this case, the variation of types based on geographic regions. In terms of understanding evolution one theory, that of natural selection, is that a new species can form by way of extinction, biological variations, and isolation .

This is an old lesson in that some of the findings of the original works are not always true. This would tend some to dismiss the ideas. However, science is based on theories and in all but a few cases... on the probability or percentage. Meaning, we would consider the percentage that an outcome is likely based on an idea of experience in that the data already known. Therefore, a scientific assumption is based on data and experience not just a guess.  For example, we use the method to predict weather, the stock market, the chance of an athlete's success, or the length of a human life.

Meaning, when reviewing those researchers of the past who contributed to an idea, it is useful to review how accurate they are by percentage, as well as to understand the beginning of an idea even if less accurate because a less than perfect idea can still  lead to good actions and even better questions. In science we make mistakes and hope they are good mistakes. Suggested video Tim Harford: Trial, Error and The God Complex

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For this lab, please, review the information connected to  Geographic Typing This is an information document.

Note: The LAB classes do not have to complete the coursework at the end of gGeographic Typing lecture note because that is for the lecture course. However, the information in the lecture is needed to complete the lab, for some, who may not already be able to apply science rather than answer a quiz about it. Note that the two classes are entwined. Lecture courses often focus on learning about things while LAB classes apply things by doing stuff. However, if you are dual enrolled in my lecture course feel free to turn this LAB into the extra credit section to pad the grade  : )

1. In labs for section 3 we used the idea of adding information, data, to see more clearly how probabilities can relate to outcomes. In the document for geographic typing, what data is used to demonstrate the idea of regional variations aka geographic typing. (6 pts)
   
   


2. Which two of the three aspects mentioned in this lab as parts of natural selection are seen in the models presented in geographic typing. (2 pts)
   
   


3. Although there are variations in the ideas of geographic typing why is it valid to be mostly correct? (2 pts)

1. Although there are variations in the ideas of geographic typing why would it be suspicious if all the data were to be presented as 100% correct. (2 pts)

1. Human types in the past, who occupied isolated geographic zones had distinctions. Why might natural selection be the cause of distinction? (8 pts)