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5 star rating

A really well rounded course!

Sophie Hildesley

The videos in this course do an excellent job of describing the scientific method in an engaging and accessible way. When complex topics are presented with s...

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The videos in this course do an excellent job of describing the scientific method in an engaging and accessible way. When complex topics are presented with such clarity and a sense of genuine curiosity, it truly enhances the learning experience - great course HPI!

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Course curriculum

    1. 1.1 Introduction to the Scientific Method Video

    2. 1.2 The Origins of the Scientific Method

    3. Exercise: Explore Some Early Figures in Science

    4. How to Do Science (Supporting Online Textbook)

    5. Understanding Logical Fallacies: A Guide to Clearer Thinking

    6. Chapter 1 Quiz

    1. 2.1 Observing and Questioning Video

    2. 2.2 Formulating a Hypothesis Video

    3. 2.3 Conducting Experiments Video

    4. 2.31 Conducting Experiments

    5. 2.4 Collecting and Analysing Data

    6. 2.5 Drawing Conclusions from Data

    7. 2.6 Communicating Results

    8. Chapter 2 Quiz

    1. 3.2 The Impact of Bias in Research

    2. 3.3 How to Identify and Address Bias in Research

    3. Chapter 3 Quiz

    1. 4.1 Limitations of the Scientific Method

    2. 4.2 Ethical Considerations in Research

    3. 4.3 Balancing Ethics and Science

    4. Chapter 4 Quiz

    1. 5.1 The Scientific Method in Action

    2. Example 1: The Discovery of Penicillin

    3. Example 2: Climate Science – Understanding Human Impacts

    4. Example 3: Psychology – Does Mindfulness Improve Attention?

    5. 5.2 The Scientific Method in Different Fields Video

    6. 5.3 The Importance of the Scientific Method in Society

    7. Chapter 5 Quiz

    1. 6.1 Critiquing the Scientific Method

    2. Chapter 6 Quiz

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  • 1 hour of video content

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