Science Forums 2

[Jway]

1 - What is science?
> I think (modern) science is the discipline of observing, testing and forming theories based on axioms.

If viewed strictly, science is a discipline that must follow previously agreed upon methodology. Otherwise, experimentation and theories are subject to invalidation before said methodology is utilized. From this view, science's main purpose is to make predictions that are consistent and can be substantiated by any 'typical' observer. If it is detected prior to experimentation, that a proposed experiment is vague in its hypothesis and/or is not bearing predictable conclusions, the hypothesis may be deemed 'unscientific.'

2 - What is scientific method?
> This is a set of guidelines, that instruct all observers and those engaging in experimentation with how to proceed, in a linear way, to achieve scientific theories and/or to rule out data within a hypothesis, that when tested, did not meet the assumptions of the proposition.

When applied, the method falls within the discipline of science, and is thus based on fundamental axioms which may or may not be intrinsic to the given hypothesis.

From strict viewpoint, methodology must be focussed on gathering empirical data and measurable evidence. Otherwise, both hypotheses and (alleged) theories are subject to judgments of unpredictability, psuedo-science, and/or irrational claims.

3 - What is the science industry?
> I venture to say that this would be attempts to standardize science as discipline and education. Based on a desire for consistency and efficiency in advancing research in a particular field, in a particular way that is deemed by the group as "tried and tested."

IMO, this would be where scientific practice could become dogma unless checked, and checked in such a way where proposed forms of research and education are themselves subject to methodology. IMO, this can get tricky and even burdensome, but welcome to life on earth.

BONUS: does a child exercise science when walking - down a staircase?
> Yes. But it depends on factors that are perhaps of no concern to the child.