[GEOL 102] - Midterm Exam Guide - Ultimate 20 pages long Study Guide!
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Science- process of describing the material universe by means of repeatable observations. Subjects that cannot be replicated in a laboratory are sometimes called. However, repeatability" refers to the observation not necessarily the processes involved. Hypothesis- an idea or proposition whose truth or falsehood is not initially known. A universal explanation for a set of observations and hypotheses. Ideas confirmed to such an extent that dissent is unnecessary. Hypotheses and theories cannot be proven, but they can still be facts. Corroboration- increased amount of information in support of a theory. Consilience- increased diversities of sources of information. Increasing number of observations are found that are inconsistent with the theory. Peer review serves as quality control for scientific publications. Comment on the scientific merit of the paper. Revises manuscript based on editor and reviewer comments. Cycle repeats until paper is accepted or abandoned. Differing philosophies on how to guarantee objective reviewing. Acceptance based on perceived impact of the study.
