features of science

• What is the first feature of science mentioned?

  Hypothesis testing
• What does hypothesis testing involve?

  Using scientific processes to test hypotheses
• What is empirical evidence?


  Information collected through direct observation
• Why is falsifiability important in science?


  It allows a hypothesis to be proven false
• What does replicability refer to in scientific research?


  Repeating a study to re-test the hypothesis
• What is the purpose of a control group in an experiment?

  To compare with the experimental group
• What does objectivity in research mean?


  Not letting personal bias affect experiments
• What is theory construction in science?


  A comprehensive explanation backed by scientific method
• What are the key features of science?

  • Hypothesis testing
  • Empirical evidence
  • Falsifiability
  • Replicability
  • Control
  • Objectivity
  • Theory construction