For FYF Monday
Please read Chapters 1-3 of The Beginners Guide to Scientific Method.
do exercises (to discuss and hand in monday morning)
A. From Chapter Two choose and answer two from #11-15 (p. 25); Answer question #16.
B. From Chapter Three choose and answer either #2 or #13 and then either #20 or #25 (pp. 44-50).
C. Galileo's observation of tides (see http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/galileo/mistake.html suggest that tides are caused by the motion of the earth. Consider this (more correct) explaination instead (http://www.clupeid.demon.co.uk/tides/simple.html.
After reading both use of Ockham's razor to choose between these theories. Write a short paragraph explaining your decision.
do exercises (to discuss and hand in monday morning)
A. From Chapter Two choose and answer two from #11-15 (p. 25); Answer question #16.
B. From Chapter Three choose and answer either #2 or #13 and then either #20 or #25 (pp. 44-50).
C. Galileo's observation of tides (see http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/galileo/mistake.html suggest that tides are caused by the motion of the earth. Consider this (more correct) explaination instead (http://www.clupeid.demon.co.uk/tides/simple.html.
After reading both use of Ockham's razor to choose between these theories. Write a short paragraph explaining your decision.
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