What Distinguishes Science from Other Forms of Human Inquiry

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Essay

What distinguishes science from other forms of human inquiry?

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Definitions:

Quantitative Research

Research that collects and analyzes numerical data to understand patterns, relationships, or trends.

Qualitative Research

is a method of inquiry employed in several different academic disciplines, traditionally in the social sciences, that aims to gather an in-depth understanding of human behavior and the reasons that govern such behavior.

Nuanced

Characterized by subtle and fine distinctions in meaning, expression, or detail.

Empirical

Pertaining to information acquired by observation or experimentation, used as a basis for knowledge and theory.