Is It Science? Is It A Scientific Statement? The Nature of Science–“CONPTT” Is It Really Science?

CONPTT Constant Observable Natural Predictable Testable Tentative CONPTT is an acronym. It stands for: Constant Observable Natural Predictable Testable Tentative

Science Based on: Facts

Non-science (Outside of science) Based on: Opinions Beliefs Faith

Within the realm of science Outside the realm of science Criteria Within the realm of science Outside the realm of science Consistent Experimental results and observations are the same. Experimental come out different and are inconsistent.

Within the realm of science Outside the realm of science Criteria Within the realm of science Outside the realm of science Observable The event or evidence for the event can be observed by the human senses or by extensions of those senses. No tangible way to sense the event.

Within the realm of science Outside the realm of science Criteria Within the realm of science Outside the realm of science Natural A natural cause or naturally occurring mechanism is used to explain how or why an event happens. Not natural. May be religious, metaphysical, philosophical, but not tangible in the real world.

Within the realm of science Outside the realm of science Criteria Within the realm of science Outside the realm of science Predictable Accurate predictions and conclusions are based on natural causes, NOT on presupposed or assumed information. Accurate predictions and conclusions are based on natural causes but usually on presupposed or assumed information.  

Within the realm of science Outside the realm of science Criteria Within the realm of science Outside the realm of science Testable Experiments can be designed to test the natural cause of the even. No experiment can be designed to test the event or test it consistently.

Within the realm of science Outside the realm of science Criteria Within the realm of science Outside the realm of science Tentative Explanations (laws, theories, hypotheses) of the cause (mechanism) for the event are subject to change as evidence shows the need. Explanations of the cause of the event in question are not subject to change.  

How can we tell the difference? Science If we are studying something and it meets ALL 6 requirements of CONPTT, then something is considered “Science”. EX: Biology

Emerging or Proto Science If 4-5 of the CONPTT requirements are met, we often call this “Emerging” or “Proto” science. It may not be classified as a real science yet, but as more information becomes available, it could prove to be science. Ex. Parapsychology (clairvoyance, precognition, psycho kinesis)

False or Pseudo Science If 3 or less requirements are met, this is False or Pseudo science. Often times, this is being advertised as “real science” but it’s just a fake out. Ex. Astrology If none of the CONPTT requirements apply, we know with complete CERTAINTY that it is not science. Ex. Paranormal psychology (ghosts and poltergeists). This does not mean that the ideas and concepts are not VALID to the person who believes them, they are simply not based on the process and laws of natural science.

Otherwise, it is outside the realm of science. In Conclusion Something is science if it meets ALL 6 requirements of CONPTT. Otherwise, it is outside the realm of science.