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Understanding the Science Process

Science is a systematic pursuit of knowledge about the natural and social world through observation and experimentation. It involves gathering evidence, testing hypotheses, and refining theories based on data. Science is divided into natural and social sciences and is characterized by its testability, falsifiability, and ongoing nature of inquiry.

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Understanding the Science Process

Science is a systematic pursuit of knowledge about the natural and social world through observation and experimentation. It involves gathering evidence, testing hypotheses, and refining theories based on data. Science is divided into natural and social sciences and is characterized by its testability, falsifiability, and ongoing nature of inquiry.

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Science is a systematic pursuit and application of knowledge about

the natural and social world, based on observation, experimentation,


and the formulation of theories. It involves gathering evidence,
testing hypotheses, and refining explanations based on
data. Science can be broadly divided into natural sciences (like
biology, chemistry, physics) and social sciences (like psychology,
sociology).
Here's a more detailed breakdown:

Key aspects of science:


 Observation and Experimentation:
Science relies heavily on observing natural phenomena and
conducting experiments to test hypotheses.
 Evidence-Based:
Scientific knowledge is built on evidence obtained through
observation and experimentation.
 Hypotheses and Theories:
Scientists formulate hypotheses, test them through experimentation,
and develop theories that explain observed phenomena.
 Testability and Falsifiability:
Scientific claims should be testable and potentially falsifiable through
evidence.
 Ongoing Process:
Science is a continuous process of inquiry and refinement, with new
discoveries and advancements continually being made

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