Question

For a claim about the natural world to be considered scientific, what attributes must it have?

It must be consistent with only a small portion of relevant observations or data.
It must be applicable to future events and occurrences.
It must be based on scientific observations that can be repeated in a controlled setting.
It must be open to modification if new evidence doesn't completely support it.

Answer 1

It must be based on scientific observations that can be repeated in a controlled setting, would be the correct answer.

Answer 2

The correct answer is that it must be based on scientific observations that can be repeated in a controlled setting.

This controlled setting, which replicates the real world encounters is known as scientific experiments. Experiments permit for a smaller scale world where the results can be determined with the manipulation of specific elements in the controlled setting. Experiments assists in the understanding of the natural world.