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How do scientists define science?

Definition

a systematic way of learning about the natural world through observation, experimentation, evidence, and logical reasoning.

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What makes science objective and self-correcting?

Definition

relies on measurable evidence rather than personal opinions. It is self-correcting because experiments can be repeated, results are peer-reviewed, and new evidence can revise or replace old ideas.

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How does science rely on evidence and testable hypotheses?

Definition

Scientific claims must be supported by observable, measurable evidence. Hypotheses must be testable and falsifiable, meaning experiments or observations could show them to be wrong.