Learning outcomes
After studying this course, you should be able to:
critically evaluate statements, different viewpoints and data to reach informed judgements based on scientific evidence
understand key aspects of areas of scientific knowledge that have personal relevance
understand some of the wider implications associated with any scientific investigation
have an appreciation of current thinking on uncertainty, ambiguities and the limits of scientific knowledge
deploy transferable skills in assessing contemporary science.
OpenLearn - Assessing contemporary science

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