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Is It Science? Is It A Scientific Statement ?

Is It Science? Is It A Scientific Statement ?. The Nature of Science–“CONPTT” Is It Really Science?. CONPTT. CONPTT is an acronym. It stands for: Constant Observable Natural Predictable Testable Tentative. Science. Based on: Facts. Non-science (Outside of science). Based on:

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Is It Science? Is It A Scientific Statement ?

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  1. Is It Science? Is It A Scientific Statement? The Nature of Science–“CONPTT” Is It Really Science?

  2. CONPTT • CONPTT is an acronym. It stands for: • Constant • Observable • Natural • Predictable • Testable • Tentative

  3. Science Based on: Facts

  4. Non-science (Outside of science) Based on: Opinions Beliefs Faith

  5. How can we tell the difference? Science • If we are studying something and it meets ALL 6 requirements of CONPTT, then something is considered “Science”. EX: Biology

  6. Emerging or Proto Science • If 4-5 of the CONPTT requirements are met, we often call this “Emerging” or “Proto” science. It may not be classified as a real science yet, but as more information becomes available, it could prove to be science. Ex. Parapsychology (clairvoyance, precognition, psycho kinesis)

  7. False or Pseudo Science • If 3 or less requirements are met, this is False or Pseudo science. Often times, this is being advertised as “real science” but it’s just a fake out. Ex. Astrology • If none of the CONPTT requirements apply, we know with complete CERTAINTY that it is not science. Ex. Paranormal psychology (ghostsand poltergeists). • This does not mean that the ideas and concepts are not VALID to the person who believes them, they are simply not based on the process and laws of natural science.

  8. In ConclusionSomething is science if it meets ALL 6 requirements of CONPTT. Otherwise, it is outside the realm of science.

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