Learning Objectives

After reading this chapter, you should be able to:
1 Define science and the scientific method.
2 Describe six steps for engaging in the scientific method.
3 Describe five nonscientific methods of acquiring knowledge.
4 Identify the four goals of science.
5 Distinguish between basic and applied research.
6 Distinguish between quantitative and qualitative research.
7 Delineate science from pseudoscience.