Claims that the “the science isn’t settled” with regard to climate change are symptomatic of a large body of ignorance about how science works. So what is the scientific method, and why do so many ...

AbstractThe hypothetico-deductive method, as currently taught, confuses students and distorts their understanding of science. Part of the confusion arises because the dualistic approach of the ...

Let's focus on two things: the hypothetical deductive method and essential information that you must know to be able to read the science section of a newspaper.