The Limits of Science

There are definite limits to what science can do and good science must meet the following three conditions.

Science must be:

• observable
• measurable
• repeatable

Historically it has been known that science cannot do everything. Only in recent years have people tried to use science to solve everything.

Science cannot:

• deal with moral decisions or values
• prove truths or absolutes
• prove universal statements (all, always, never etc)

Always remember what science is and what science is not. Good science will use the scientific method and follow the guidelines concerning its limitations.

"Good science is observable, measurable and repeatable."