What Is Life? A Guide to Biology with Physiology
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Author: Jay Phelan
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Science is a means to rationally study and understand the various phenomena in the universe.
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The process of helps to ensure that a scientist's research is original, significant, logical, and thorough
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d. the scientific method
What is meant by science is a human endeavor influenced by society and culture.
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