Question

Highlight the characteristics of Scientific Knowledge.

Answer 1

- It is based on observation.
- It is proved right on the basis of experiments.
- Scientific methods are used. 
- There are four steps involved in the scientific method: observation of the phenomenon, formulation of the hypothesis, prediction of future outcomes and experiments in order to verify if the results are valid. 
- If the results are not verified they are rejected.
- The results are verified in order to understand the nature of reality.

Answer 2

The nine primary characteristics of scientific knowledge are as follows:

1) Objectivity
2) Verifiability
3) Ethical neytrality
4) Systematic exploration
5) Reliability
6) Precision
7) Accuracy
8) Abstractness
9) Predictability