knowledge, science, and scientific method

knowledge, science, and scientific method

1. KNOWLEDGE

   • It is seen as a process, and implies a relationship between two elements: subject and object
     • types of knowledge
       • vulgar
         • it is a type of everyday knowledge that arises from the opinion of individuals
           • Not verifiable
       • scientific
         • it is a knowledge product of an investigation where a scientific method has been used
           • Verifiable

2. SCIENCE

   • Set of verifiable knowledge, systematically organized and methodologically obtained
     • Verifiable
       • Systematically organized
         • Methodologically obtained
           • they are the product of the application of a systematic set
         • they have logical order
       • can be checked
     • Science Classification
       • Formal
         • They deal with the study of ideal or intangible objects
       • Factics
         • It is in charge of the study of tangible or material objects

3. Scientific method

   • It is the set of steps, techniques and procedures used to formulate and solve research problems
     • Steps of the scientific method
       • Prior to this, some circumstance must occur so that it can be perceived by the investigator
       • observation
         • Problem formulation
           • Hypothesis formulation
             • Check
               • Analysis
                 • conclusion
                   • It gives the answer to the problem, product of the verification and analysis performed
                 • The data obtained are processed to determine the veracity of the hypothesis.
               • Test the hypothesis through data collection
             • It lies in the production of an assumption or possible answer to the problem
           • It is based on the elaboration of a question or question about the observed fact
         • Perception of the fact or phenomenon