Flaws Of The Scientific Method

Beach (2003) states that the most solid data originates from researchers who use scientific methods. Science gives the most legitimate truth; in order to settle on more educated choices we have to figure out how science functions and what its confinements are (ch 6, para. 37). Beach also states that although science produces the most valid forms of truth it too has its flaws which causes cultural conflict. The scientific method in itself is comprised of various research disciplines and used in different fields of study where it is adaptable to each one (ch 6, para. 38). Science is constantly evolving, hence it is impossible to describe it as a single phenomenon (ch 6, para. 38). Researchers painstakingly make clarifications of why things

39). Scientists are expanding into deeper levels of thought and analysis. They are now as Beach says, using their knowledge and information to make better technology, which can help us predict the future outcomes to protect not only our planet but the people who live on it (ch 6, para. 40). Beach confirms that the first part of the scientific process is the literature review (ch 6, para. 41). Scientists will review data on a topic, evaluate it and see if the previous process and methods used all the accurate tools they needed to draw a valid conclusion. Scientists will then use new tools to re-test proven conclusions and to see if they can come up with further intelligence (ch 6, para. 41). All scientists begin with a theory clarifying how everything works, why it works and how all parts of this theory function together. Beach uses a discussion on Matthew Crawford, a mechanic who did not understand how a motorcycle engine worked, to clarify how a theory is a process that provides a “framework of meaning” which is all put together as a whole (ch 6, para. 42). Beach states once a scientist comes up with a theory they then come up with a hypotheses to prove if it is right or

This is a process in which a scientist will present all conclusions to their scientific peers and undergo critical review of their data to see whether or not there are any errors or false conclusions (ch 6, para. 44). Each scientist submits a final report to a peer reviewed journal in which reviewers then critique the research to see if it is good enough for publication (ch 6, para. 43-45 ). It is this process that makes science legitimate as no one claim can be taken as fact until it is critically scrutinized by others. Beach state's critical debate is not enough therefore scientific claims will be challenged by tests designed to falsify those claims in order to bring about a valid conclusion (ch 6, para. 46). However even theories that have not been proven “facts” by validity testing can still prove to be useful tools in the scope of science. Beach states over the past two centuries science has helped our world in so many ways from new technology and theories to improving the overall well being of societies showing the benefits that science can provide (ch 6, para. 47). We use science in everything and in everyday life, as Beach states it is the best method to create the truth and something we can actually depend