what is a science

• science is the approach of studying the universe/natural world through methods of empiricism and observation
• what are the 5 features of a science

  c.o.p.f.r

  control

  objectivity

  predictability

  falsifiability

  replication
• control


  variables are held constant to establish cause and effect
• objectivity


  unbiased and not influenced by personal feelings or experiences
• predictability


  to be able to predict future behaviours based on findings
• falsifiability


  hypothesises based on theory are tested to see if they're true or false. Findings that contradict the hypothesis are used to develop new theories.
• replication

  findings should be repeated when tested on different occasions