CTET PAPER II 2021 · PYQ · Pedagogy of Science / Nature of Science · medium
Which of the following statement best describes the nature of science?
A.science is a system of beliefs.
B.science is social in nature.✓ Correct
C.scientists are totally objective in their work.
D.the scientific method is the only guide for conducting research.
Explanation
Modern understanding of the nature of science emphasises that science is a social enterprise — it is influenced by social, cultural, and historical contexts, and progresses through community validation, peer review and collaboration. Science is not merely a system of beliefs; scientists, being human, can never be totally objective and bring their perspectives; and there is no single rigid scientific method that guides all research.
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