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Summary The Scientific Method in Geography
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A two-page summary outlining how the scientific method shows the difference between practices that are considered core science and those considered pseudo-sciences and affirms that no universal laws can be confirmed.

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  • May 27, 2022
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  • 2020/2021
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  • geography
  • philosophy
  • scientific method
  • falsifiability
  • observation
  • theory
  • pseudo science

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  • University of Johannesburg (UJ)
  • Philosophy of Geography (GGR8X37)
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Philosophy Summary 4: The Scientific Method
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Reference list:
Haines-Young, R., and Petch, J. (1986). Physical geography: it’s nature and methods. Harper and
Row, London.
Hansson, S.O. (2017). Science denial as a form of pseudoscience. Studies in History and Philosophy
of Science Part A. 63: 39-47.
Mercer, D. (2018). Why Popper can’t resolve the debate over global warming: Problems with the uses
of philosophy of science in the media and public framing of the science of global warming. Public
Understanding of Science, 27 (2): 139-152. DOI: 10.1177/0963662516645040
Montello, D.R., and Sutton, P.C. (2013). An introduction to scientific research methods in geography
and environmental studies. SAGE Publications Ltd. London. (2nd Edition).




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