Science is a systematic and evidence-based pursuit of knowledge and understanding about the natural and social world. It is both a body of knowledge and an ongoing process of inquiry and discovery. This process, often called the scientific method, links isolated observations and facts into comprehensive and coherent explanations.
The scientific method
The scientific method is a general framework for inquiry based on observation and experimentation. The process is cyclical, meaning that new information can lead back to earlier steps for refinement and re-testing.
The main steps include:
Ask a question: Observe a phenomenon and ask a question about how it works.
Conduct research: Gather existing information on the topic to avoid repeating past mistakes.