The Hidden Logic of Science - WEA Sydney

The Hidden Logic of Science

A little-known fact about science is that the act of scientific discovery is not a logical process. This course introduces participants to the hidden “logic” of scientific discovery, via a number of stories drawn from the history of science as well as the research and professional experiences of the instructor.

DELIVERY MODE

  • Face-to-Face

COURSE OUTLINE

  • From observation to hypothesis to explanation - the idealised view of the scientific process
  • Do scientists discover or invent?
  • Examining the process of scientific discovery / invention via examples
  • A revised scientific process

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

  1. Appreciate the creative aspect of science
  2. Explain how advances are made in science
$74 Limited / $67

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04 Jul
The brochure is incorrectly showing this course starting at 10:00am instead of 9:30am.