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In this chapter, what characterizes scientific knowledge is introduced and discussed. Central concepts such as theory, method, and analysis are elaborated on through tracing their historical origin; that is, their etymology.
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Pramling, N. (2023). Scientific Knowledge. In: Methodology for Early Childhood Education and Care Research. SpringerBriefs in Education. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-24174-1_2
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