Understanding the Nature of Science
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Definition of Science as Knowledge
An organized, well-founded body of knowledge of natural phenomena.
Science as Systematic Inquiry
A field or domain of systematic inquiry in which scientific knowledge is sought.
Science as Human Activity
A distinct form of human cultural activity aimed at seeking knowledge.
Total Societal Enterprise
The sum of knowledge, people, skills, organization, techniques, and resources devoted to studying the natural world.
Focus on the Natural World
Science is concerned exclusively with the natural world and excludes supernatural explanations.
Aim of Science
To explain natural phenomena and generate precise explanations through inquiry.
Pure Science vs. Applied Science
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