RSC 2601 Exam Summary

1.1 INTRODUCTION ○ Inquiry ~ Process whereby we gain knowledge by observing how things are and thinking logically about what we observed. ○ Social World ~ The part of our existence dealing with how people interact ○ Science = A process of inquiry using logic, observation & theory Logical (makes sense) Has a reference ( observed evidence) Gives a theory (explanation for what was observed) ○ Scientific research = Systematically examine & think about a question. 1.2 SOURCES...