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How science works

Diagram illustrating the process of scientific inquiry.

The process of scientific inquiry, through which we build reliable knowledge of the world, requires curiosity and creative thinking. Ideas in science can take a circuitous path through the process, shaped by unique people and events.

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Graphic from How science works: The flowchart. Understanding Science. University of California Museum of Paleontology. 26 May 2021

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