2006-11-04 20:01:23 · 4 answers · asked by berting d 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
Science is the understanding of how things around us work.
2006-11-04 21:11:07 · answer #1 · answered by Henry 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For something to be considered a scientific fact, it must be testable with the scientific method.
1. Observe some aspect of the universe.
2. Invent a tentative explanation, called a hypothesis, that is consistent with what you have observed.
3. Use the hypothesis to make predictions.
4. Test those predictions by experiments or further observations and modify the hypothesis in the light of your results.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until there are no discrepancies between theory and experiment and/or observation.
Real science is humble. Some things are unknowable. It is human nature not to accept the idea that some things are beyond our reach of knowing, but it is often the case.
Step 4 of the scientific method requires an experiment. An experiment requires a control.
2006-11-05 04:09:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Science at its core is a systematic way of defining action and reaction, cause and effect. This works for things that are common (ie. things easily seen, heard, and repeated). It does not work so well for things that are outside of everyday norm, and that's why we have so many "Theories" (ie. theory of relativity, theory of evolution) as opposed to proofs.
2006-11-05 04:05:39 · answer #3 · answered by justdennis 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
branch of knowledge or study dealing with a body of facts or truths systematically arranged and showing the operation of general laws
2006-11-05 04:04:30 · answer #4 · answered by JessLima 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋