Question

question 22 of 25
how is nonscience different from science?
a. nonscience deals with facts proven over time, while
science deals with theories.

b. both nonscience and science use investigations to
gather evidence, but nonscience is proven incorrect.

c. nonscience deals with subjects that cannot be tested
or supported by evidence, while science deals with
claims that can be tested.

d. nonscience claims to be scientific when it is not, while
science deals with subjects like magic and theology.

Explanation:

• Option A: Science also deals with facts (via tested theories), and nonscience isn't about proven facts. Eliminate A.
• Option B: Nonscience doesn't aim for scientific investigation/evidence, and it's not "proven incorrect" (just untestable). Eliminate B.
• Option C: Science focuses on testable, evidence - supported claims. Nonscience (e.g., astrology, theology in non - scientific contexts) deals with untestable subjects. This matches the definition.
• Option D: Science doesn't deal with magic/theology as scientific subjects; nonscience is not about "claiming to be scientific falsely" in all cases (e.g., art is nonscience but not a false science claim). Eliminate D.

Answer:

C. Nonscience deals with subjects that cannot be tested or supported by evidence, while science deals with claims that can be tested.