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The Scientific Odyssey

The Scientific Odyssey

Written by: Dr. Chad Davies
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 An examination of scientific inquiry through a discussion of the history and philosophy of the scientific endeavor and the people who have participated in it.Author: Chad Davies. Content may be used for educational purposes with proper citation. Nature & Ecology Science
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  • Episode 0-Setting Out

    Episode 0-Setting Out
    Oct 13 2014

    This is the beginning, the pushing off, the setting out. It is here that the voyage commences and we set our sights on new horizons and far off vistas.

    This podcast is where I tell you what this whole thing's about: who your guide is, the vehicle we'll be traveling in and where we might be going. It's a journey with a thousand or more steps and this is the first one.
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    24 mins
  • Episode 1.1-Science As Inquiry

    Episode 1.1-Science As Inquiry
    Oct 19 2014

    A discussion of why studying science is not only useful but necessary in today's world along with an explanation of inquiry and a brief tour of different fields and types of scientific research.
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    24 mins
  • Episode 1.2: Those Things Necessary

    Episode 1.2: Those Things Necessary
    Oct 26 2014

    A discussion of three attributes that characterize scientific inquiry and distinguish it from from other types of research. This includes a discussion of of the three levels of information gathering and methods of scientific communication.
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    27 mins
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