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The Nature of Science: How Can We Know Anything?
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What is the ‘scientific method’, and what is it a tool for?
What is a controlled experiment, and why do we need these practices?
How does one design an experiment?
What are qualities of a good experimental design?
What is physics about?
Why is mathematics the language of science?
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