Ten Myths of Science: Reexamining What We Think We Know About the Nature of Science
作者:
William F. McComas,
期刊:
School Science and Mathematics
(WILEY Available online 1996)
卷期:
Volume 96,
issue 1
页码: 10-16
ISSN:0036-6803
年代: 1996
DOI:10.1111/j.1949-8594.1996.tb10205.x
出版商: Blackwell Publishing Ltd
数据来源: WILEY
摘要:
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 scienc
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