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It has been said that science is the orderly collection of facts about the natural world. Scientists, however, are wary of using the word ‘fact.’ ‘Fact’ has the feeling of absoluteness and universality, whereas scientific observations are neither absolute nor universal. For example, ‘children have 20 deciduous [baby] teeth’ is an observation about the real world, but scientists would not call it a fact. Some children have fewer deciduous teeth, and some have more. Even those children who have exactly 20 deciduous teeth use the full set during only a part of their childhood. When they are babies and toddlers, children have less than 20 visible teeth, and as they grow older, children begin to lose their deciduous teeth, which are then replaced by permanent teeth.
‘Children have 20 deciduous [baby] teeth’ is not even a complete scientific statement. For one thing, the statement ‘children have 20 deciduous teeth’ does not tell us what we mean by ‘teeth.’ When we say “teeth,” do we mean only those that can be seen with the unaided eye, or do we also include the hidden, unerupted teeth? An observation such as ‘children have 20 deciduous teeth’ is not a fact, and, by itself, it is not acceptable as a scientific statement until its terms are explained: scientifically, ‘children have 20 deciduous teeth’ must be accompanied by definitions and qualifiers.
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Introducing "From Research to Manuscript: A Guide to Scientific Writing" - the ultimate companion for every aspiring scientist. Unlock the secrets of effective scientific writing and transform your observations into powerful manuscripts. With this comprehensive guide, you'll learn the art of crafting scientific statements that capture the essence of your research. Say goodbye to vague facts and embrace the precision that scientific writing demands.
Unlike conventional writing guides, our book recognizes that scientific observations are far from absolute truths. It delves into the nuances of scientific language and teaches you how to navigate the intricacies of scientific statements. Take the example of "children have 20 deciduous teeth." This seemingly simple statement is just the tip of the iceberg. Our guide provides in-depth explanations, defining what we mean by "teeth" and exploring the inclusion of hidden, unerupted teeth. Leave no room for ambiguity in your scientific writing.
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