Immunizing Against Nonsense

To promote good science comprehension in society, we want to make research methods understandable and accessible. We want to reach more people and make the scientific way of thinking a bigger part of society.

Explorable aims to lower the bar for understanding and using science, both for people doing research at a learning stage but also for society as a whole.

That is why we are constantly adding more free guides to different aspects of research. Our aim is to spread our collection of guides to as many people as possible, to stimulate better understanding of science.

 

 

Scientific Research Methodology

A beginners guide on key concepts of the Scientific Method, Science, Research and Experiments.

» What is the Scientific Method? » Variables in Research » Hypothesis Testing » Validity and Reliability

Experimental Research is used to understand causality.

Experiments use manipulation and controlled testing to understand causal processes.

» Double Blind Experiment » Cause and Effect

Research Process and Scientific Reasoning

The steps and aims of the research process and reasoning in the Scientific Method.

» What is the Scientific Method? » Steps of the Scientific Method » Definition of Research

Different Research Designs

Descriptions of different types of scientific research designs

» Qualitative Research » Quantitative Research » True Experimental Design

Statistics Tutorial

Descriptions of different usages of statistics in Science and Research.

» Statistical Data Sets » Calculate Standard Deviation » ANOVA » Normal Distribution

Writing a Research Paper

An introduction on how to write a research papers, term papers and other academic articles. Styles, citations and tips.

» How to Write a Research Paper » Research Paper Outline Examples » How to Write a Hypothesis » APA Format » MLA Format

Philosophy of Science

Philosophy of Science investigates the different branches of science and its underlying structure.

» History of the Philosophy of Science » Paradigm Shifts

Ethics in Research

Having high standards of ethics in research is crucial for support from funders and the public.

» Informed Consent Policy » Privacy and Confidentiality

Academic Disciplines

Psychology

Psychology is trying to give insights on human mind and behavior.

» Social Psychology Experiments » Bobo Doll Experiment » Asch Experiment

Biology

Having high standards of ethics in research is crucial for support from funders and the public.

» Industrial Melanism » Law of Segregation

Physics

Experimentation in the field of physics has changed the modern world, yielding inventions beyond imagination.

» Ben Franklin Kite Experiment » J. J. Thomson's Cathode Ray Experiment

Medical Research History

Medical Research have increased the average lifespan by tenfolds of years.

» Discovery of Pasteurization » Who Discovered DNA?

 

Science Experiments for Kids

Resources for teachers and Parents, Ideas for Experiments.

» Mold Bread Experiments » Paper Towel Experiment » Pendulum Experiment » Experiments with Popcorn

 

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