This page discusses the principles of scientific inquiry, such as skepticism and reproducibility, and emphasizes the role of hypotheses in scientific explanations. It highlights the communal nature of...This page discusses the principles of scientific inquiry, such as skepticism and reproducibility, and emphasizes the role of hypotheses in scientific explanations. It highlights the communal nature of science, where discoveries are built on previous work, and distinguishes between basic and applied science. Additionally, the page addresses challenges related to reproducibility and ethical conduct, noting science's ability to self-correct despite the infrequency of fraud.
