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    Here are two limitations of the scientific method and two reasons why scientists may distrust their own methods: Limitations: 1. The scientific method relies on inductive reasoning which can never provide absolute proof or certainty. Scientific theories are always open to revision with new evidence. 2. The scientific method is limited to investigating natural, physical phenomena and cannot determine truths about morality, philosophy, religion or other non-empirical areas. Reasons for distrust: 1. Scientists are human and therefore subjective in their interpretation of data which leaves room for bias and error. 2. Scientists work within time and budget constraints and may feel pressure to produce results, impacting their objectivity.

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    Here are two limitations of the scientific method and two reasons why scientists may distrust their own methods: Limitations: 1. The scientific method relies on inductive reasoning which can never provide absolute proof or certainty. Scientific theories are always open to revision with new evidence. 2. The scientific method is limited to investigating natural, physical phenomena and cannot determine truths about morality, philosophy, religion or other non-empirical areas. Reasons for distrust: 1. Scientists are human and therefore subjective in their interpretation of data which leaves room for bias and error. 2. Scientists work within time and budget constraints and may feel pressure to produce results, impacting their objectivity.

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    Here are two limitations of the scientific method and two reasons why scientists may distrust their own methods: Limitations: 1. The scientific method relies on inductive reasoning which can never provide absolute proof or certainty. Scientific theories are always open to revision with new evidence. 2. The scientific method is limited to investigating natural, physical phenomena and cannot determine truths about morality, philosophy, religion or other non-empirical areas. Reasons for distrust: 1. Scientists are human and therefore subjective in their interpretation of data which leaves room for bias and error. 2. Scientists work within time and budget constraints and may feel pressure to produce results, impacting their objectivity.

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    Christianity, Belief & Science

    SCIENTIFIC METHOD
    STRENGTHS & WEAKNESSES
    Strengths
     The scientific method is rational, and
    objective.
     It is a logical process which can be
    repeated by others without their opinions
    entering into it.
    Strengths
     Scientific theories are
    continually questioned and
    modified in the light of new
    evidence, so they are the best
    theories we can get.

     For almost 2000 years the accepted view in the West


    put the earth at the center of the universe.
    However, in the 16th century the Polish astronomer
    Nicolai Copernicus (1473-1543) proposed that the
    sun was in fact at the center of our solar system.
    Strengths

     It provides us with a way of


    understanding our world and predicting
    events.
     Einstein's theory of relativity predicted
    the existence of black holes.
    Strengths
     Scientific discoveries provide us with the
    tools for technological progress.
     Understanding electricity ha led to
    significant changes in the way we as
    human beings live our lives.
    Strengths
    1. The scientific method is rational, and objective.
    2. Scientific theories are continually questioned
    and modified in the light of new evidence, so
    they are the best theories we can get.
    3. It provides us with a way of understanding our
    world and predicting events.
    4. Scientific discoveries provide us with the tools
    for technological progress.
    Weaknesses
     Scientists are NOT objective, as humans
    they have personal ambitions, deadlines,
    budgets and often work for large
    corporation who have their own agenda.
    Weaknesses
     Scientists need to INTERPRET the data,
    which provides room for human error.
    Weaknesses
     The scientific method can NEVER give us
    100% proof because it is a process of
    INDUCTION.
    Inductive Reasoning

     Inductive reasoning goes from general observations to


    testable theories to scientific laws.
     Observation: Biological life forms depend on
    liquid water to exist.
     Testable theory: All biological life forms that we
    know of depend on liquid water to exist.
     Law: All biological life probably depends on liquid
    water to exist.
    Deductive Reasoning

     Deductive reasoning or deductive logic is the


    process of reasoning from one or more general
    statements (premises) to reach a logically certain
    conclusion. If all premises are true, the terms are
    clear, and the rules of deductive logic are
    followed, then the conclusion reached is
    necessarily true.
     An example of a deductive argument:
     All men are mortal.
     Aristotle is a man.
     Therefore, Aristotle is mortal.
    Weaknesses
     The scientific method can only tell us
    about how the things work – it cannot
    give us information on why things are the
    way they are.
    Weaknesses
     The scientific method cannot tell us about
    anything other than physical phenomena
    – issues of morality, philosophy and
    religion are outwith the scope of scientific
    enquiry.
    Weaknesses
    1. Scientists are NOT objective, as humans they have
    personal ambitions, deadlines, budgets and often work
    for large corporation who have their own agenda.
    2. Scientists need to INTERPRET the data, which provides
    room for human error.
    3. The scientific method can NEVER give us 100% proof
    because it is a process of INDUCTION.
    4. The scientific method can only tell us about how the
    things work – it cannot give us information on why
    things are the way they are.
    5. The scientific method cannot tell us about anything
    other than physical phenomena – issues of morality,
    philosophy and religion are outwith the scope of
    scientific enquiry.
    Task:

     ‘Scientific method is the only reliable way to


    uncover the truth.’ To what extent do you
    agree? 8AE
    Question:

     Explain two limitations of the scientific


    method. 4AE
     Give two reasons why scientists may distrust
    their own methods. 4 AE

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