Papers Evolution, Creationism, and the Scientific Method (Theatres of Learning - Dalby and Stewart) Provides a description of the scientific method and shows how the theory of evolution follows it. Shows that the "new earth" version of creationism violates the scientific method to reach its conclusions. Argues that, because the new earth version of scientific creationism violates the scientific method, it is not a scientific approach to discovering truth. Points out that belief in a creator is not in conflict with science, but some arguments of new earth creationism are in conflict with science. Editor's Note - The authors claim (in the introduction) to be taking an impartial approach. This is true if the question is "Which approach, evolution or new earth creationism, conforms better with science?" The essay argues that the scientific method, not religious beliefs, should be the basis for comparing the theory of evolution with new earth creationism. However, new earth creationists argue that a literal translation of the Bible, not adherence to the scientific method, should be the basis for comparison. 9-05 Introduction to the Scientific Method (Schombert) Provides an introduction to science and the processes known as the scientific method. High school and introductory college level. Logic - Uses and Misuses of Logic (Theatres of Learning - Dalby and Stewart) Provides types of logic and misuses of logic, with the theory of evolution as the example of how logic can be used and misused. 9-02 Scientific Method (University of Arizona)"The scientific method is often divided into steps. This is helpful for putting the method into context, but keep in mind that the key element of the scientific method is testing the hypothesis. In other words, can you prove that you are wrong?" Seven Reasons for Opposing Reason (New Scientist) "From religious fundamentalism to pseudoscience, it seems that forces are attacking the Enlightenment world view – characterised by rational, scientific thinking – from all sides. The debate seems black and white: you’re either with reason, or you’re against it. But is it so simple? In a series of special essays, our contributors look more carefully at some of the most provocative charges against reason. The results suggest that for all the Enlightenment has achieved, we still have a lot of work to do." 07-07 Teaching About Evolution and the Nature of Science (National Academy Press) Provides a rationale for why evolution must be taught as part of teaching about science and the scientific method, despite controversy. Includes examples on how to approach the topic and presents facts used in teaching about evolution as part of scientific inquiry. 5-00 The "Replication Gap" in Science (New York Times) "One of the great strengths of science is that it can fix its own mistakes. 'There are many hypotheses in science which are wrong,' the astrophysicist Carl Sagan once said. 'That’s perfectly all right: it’s the aperture to finding out what’s right. Science is a self-correcting process.' ” "If only it were that simple." Actually, the author claims, scientists are typically slow to correct incorrect conclusions through the use of replications. "Why? One simple answer is that it takes a lot of time to look back over other scientists’ work and replicate their experiments. Scientists are busy people, scrambling to get grants and tenure. As a result, papers that attract harsh criticism may nonetheless escape the careful scrutiny required if they are to be refuted." "Even when scientists rerun an experiment, and even when they find that the original result is flawed, they still may have trouble getting their paper published. The reason is surprisingly mundane: journal editors typically prefer to publish groundbreaking new research, not dutiful replications." 06-11 Projects Scientific Method and Consumer Product Testing (TeachNet) Encourages students to apply the scientific method to determining the best products to use. 5-02

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