What is science?

What is science?

Science refers to both the body of knowledge and the processes used to obtain that knowledge. Scientific knowledge attempts to explain the world around us based on evidence that is objective, rational, unprejudiced and accurate. Scientific processes involve making observations, measurements or collections of data about events or phenomena, seeking patterns, drawing conclusions, designing and conducting experiments. Scientific knowledge is often arbitrarily classified into branches or disciplines such as biology, earth science, the physical sciences (chemistry and physics) and astronomy or space science. Many scientific investigations and explanations are interdisciplinary.

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