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PhD Thesis EVSC 898 (18)
An examination into the general philosophical foundations of science, the nature of scientific disputes, and the relevance of these to environmental science. Topics covered include the following fundamental concepts: science, the scientific method, reliable knowledge, poor science, hypothetical-deductive approach, hypothesis testing and research design, and multiple knowledge systems. Graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.