Philosophy of Science Exam 1 2026_2027 – Key Concepts, Theories & Study Guide

Philosophy of Science Exam 1 2026_2027
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What is philosophy of science?


Philosophy of science asks questions about science itself: What
makes something scientific? How does scientific reasoning
work? What counts as evidence? What makes an explanation
good? What are laws and causes?




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What is the basic difference between deduction and induction?


Deduction gives a conclusion that must be true if the premises
are true. Induction uses observed evidence to reach a
conclusion that is supported but could still be false.


What is validity vs. soundness?


A valid argument has the right logical structure: if its premises
were true, its conclusion would have to be true. A sound
argument is valid and actually has true premises.




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