Scientific Learning
Definition
This refers to the process of gaining knowledge about natural phenomena through observation, experimentation, and use of scientific method.
Related terms
Scientific Revolution: A period in European history when views about science fundamentally changed due to discoveries in physics, astronomy etc., leading to modern science.
Empiricism: The theory that all knowledge is derived from sense-experience; this emphasizes evidence-based research in science.
Renaissance Humanism: An intellectual movement during Renaissance focusing on human potential & achievements; it played a key role in promoting scientific learning.
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AP World History: Modern - 4.1 Technological Innovations from 1450 to 1750
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