Ten Myths Of Science: Reexamining What We Think We Know...

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TEN MYTHS OF SCIENCE: REEXAMINING WHAT WE THINK WE KNOW...
W. McComas 1996

This article addresses and attempts to refute several of the most widespread and enduring misconceptions held by students regarding the enterprise of science. The ten myths discussed include the common notions that theories become laws, that hypotheses are best characterized as educated guesses, and that there is a commonly-applied scientific method. In addition, the article includes discussion of other incorrect ideas such as the view that evidence leads to sure knowledge, that science and its methods provide absolute proof, and that science is not a creative endeavor. Finally, the myths that scientists are objective, that experiments are the sole route to scientific knowledge and that scientific conclusions are continually reviewed conclude this presentation. The paper ends with a plea that instruction in and opportunities to experience the nature of science are vital in preservice and inservice teacher education programs to help unseat the myths of science.

SCIENCE HOBBYIST: Misconceptions Page

[Pyrotex]

My god! What a huge post! Do you REALLY expect people to give careful reading to such a looooooooooong essay? You're trying to pack too much into one thread, my friend.

Pick ONE so-called ( ) "myth" of science, and make your case for it. If you do well, then we'll discuss another one later.

Okay?

[Tormod]

Five out of ten ain't half bad. Perhaps it would be nice to tell us where you found the content for this post...?

For the rest I suggest people read it here:
SCIENCE HOBBYIST: Misconceptions Page

[Pyrotex]

Originally Posted by Tormod

Five out of ten ain't half bad. Perhaps it would be nice to tell us where you found the content for this post...

OH NO!!!!!

Tormod, tell me it isn't true!!

He didn't COPY something from another website and forget to give proper credit, did he?????

Tell me it isn't so!!!!!!

[LaurieAG]

Originally Posted by Pyrotex

He didn't COPY something from another website and forget to give proper credit, did he?????

Hi Pyrotex,

He did give credit, but in a very vague way considering the first line of the first paragraph.

TEN MYTHS OF SCIENCE: REEXAMINING WHAT WE THINK WE KNOW...
W. McComas 1996

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In any case, we welcome a brief excerpt, with citation of source being in the form of a link when possible.