Crash Course
The Scientific Methods Crash Course History of Science 14
Historically speaking, there is no one scientific method. There's more than one way to make knowledge. In this episode we're going to look at a few of those ways and how they became more of the "norm."
SciShow
Is Psychology a Science?
Psychology research can be tricky, because brains are complicated. But does that mean it isn't a science?
Bozeman Science
The Scientific Method
Mr. Andersen gives a brief description of the scientific method.
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Engineering vs Scientific Methods
New ReviewComparing the process of engineering vs. the scientific method.
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How to Conduct an Experiment Using the Scientific Method
Howcast - The scientific method was devised to allow scientists to conduct investigations objectively. Here's the method in a nutshell.
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Golden Age of Islam & Houses of Wisdom
Travel back to the Golden Age of Islam, a time when science, math, medicine, and art were thriving. This video introduces the House of Wisdom in Baghdad, where scholars from many cultures came together to learn, translate, and make new...
The Business Professor
Abductive Reasoning
What is Abductive Reasoning? Abductive reasoning is a form of logical inference that seeks the simplest and most likely conclusion from a set of observations. It was formulated and advanced by American philosopher Charles Sanders Peirce...
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Learning About "The Hypothesis" by Dissolving Peppermint
Which liquid will dissolve the Peppermint Candy Canes the fastest? Follow Dr. Boyd’s explanation to set up your experiment. Just remember to come up with your own hypothesis before you start the experiment. Once you’ve come up with...
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Golden Age of Islam & Houses of Wisdom for Kids | Bedtime History
Join us as we explore the Golden Age of Islam, a period of remarkable cultural, scientific, and intellectual achievement from the 8th to the 14th century. During this time, the Islamic world became a hub for knowledge, innovation, and...
Science Buddies
Is plant-based milk as protein-packed as dairy milk?
This chemistry science project compares the protein content of plant-based milk to dairy milk.
Professor Dave Explains
Logic in Late Modern Philosophy
How did logic continue to develop as the modern period in philosophy progressed? Mill and Comte discussed the inverse deductive method. But then a huge figure arose, George Boole. He innovated new logical symbology that got us closer to...
Professor Dave Explains
Late Modern Philosophy Part 2: The Roots of Analytic Philosophy
We just introduced continental philosophy, so let's take a look at the analytic tradition that arose around the same time, as the modern era was drawing to a close. Of the two schools, this was the one more concerned with philosophy of...
Curated Video
What is Liquid Nitrogen? Experiments With Sub Zero Ice Cream
Have you ever wondered why a classroom gets warmer with more students in it? Or what fertilizer works best for your plants? Or why onions make you cry when you cut them? To help answer these observational questions, scientists use...
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Baking Soda and Vinegar Balloon
Baking Soda and Vinegar Balloon investigates chemical change as a form of energy by conducting an experiment with a bottle, a balloon, baking soda, and vinegar.
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Movement of a Thermometer
Movement of a Thermometer investigates heat as a form of energy by conducting an experiment that involves placing a mercury thermometer in hot water and observing the mercury expand or “rise.”
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Separating Solids
Separating Solids demonstrates that mixtures of solids can be separated based on their observable properties, including particle size, shape, color, and magnetic attraction.
The Business Professor
Abductive Reasoning
What is Abductive Reasoning? Abductive reasoning is a form of logical inference that seeks the simplest and most likely conclusion from a set of observations. It was formulated and advanced by American philosopher Charles Sanders Peirce...
Curated Video
Factors Affecting Dissolving Rates
Factors Affecting Dissolving Rates identifies the conditions that will speed up or slow down the dissolving process by adding salt and sugar to both cold water and warm water, with and without stirring.
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How to Use the Scientific Method
“How to Use the Scientific Method” will explain the steps for properly using the scientific method.
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Soluble or Insoluble?
Soluble or Insoluble classifies soluble and insoluble materials by conducting an experiment of adding various materials to warm water.
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Chemical Reaction in a Bag
Chemical Reaction in a Bag demonstrates that energy has the ability to cause motion by conducting an experiment that involves adding vinegar to baking soda in a zippered sandwich bag.
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Static Electricity
Static Electricity demonstrates that an electrically-charged object can attract an uncharged object by conducting an experiment with a charged balloon and paper.