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Applying the Scientific Method to Learn from Mistakes and Approach Truth [Hardcover]

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  • Category: Books (Education)
  • Author:  MacRitchie, Finlay
  • Author:  MacRitchie, Finlay
  • ISBN-10:  1032183365
  • ISBN-10:  1032183365
  • ISBN-13:  9781032183367
  • ISBN-13:  9781032183367
  • Publisher:  CRC Press
  • Publisher:  CRC Press
  • Pages:  138
  • Pages:  138
  • Binding:  Hardcover
  • Binding:  Hardcover
  • SKU:  1032183365-11-MPOD
  • SKU:  1032183365-11-MPOD
  • Item ID: 107072329
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In this timely book the author describes the correct use of the scientific method and how to apply it to current events and scientific topics to obtain honest assessments. The book is approachable enough for the general public and recommended for university and advanced high school science educators and their students.

Contents

Preface ................................................................................................................. ix

About the Author ............................................................................................ xiii

Chapter 1 The Importance of Building Resilience ................................... 1

Chapter 2 Scientific Thinking and How It Can Be Applied ................. 21

Chapter 3 Our Failing Education System ................................................. 35

Chapter 4 How Political Debate Should Work in a Democracy .......... 47

Chapter 5 Fairness and Equality ................................................................ 61

Chapter 6 Education, Schooling, and the Curriculum ........................... 67

Chapter 7 Where Have We Been Going Wrong in Our Society? .......... 77

Chapter 8 How Do We Fix What Has Been Going Wrong? ................... 97

Chapter 9 Summary and Hopes for the Future ..................................... 111

Chapter 10 What Are Some of the Mistakes and Can They

Be Corrected? ..........................................................l³P