Science is based on objective observation, experimentation, and empirical evidence. However, it does not determine moral or ethical values.
- Option 1: Science cannot provide answers to all questions (e.g., questions of morality, spirituality, or aesthetics).
- Option 2: It is possible to distinguish between more and less plausible claims using evidence and logical reasoning.
- Option 3: Researchers follow established norms and practices, such as peer review and the scientific method.
- Option 4: Science does not resolve value conflicts (e.g., abortion, ethics, or personal beliefs), as these are subjective and influenced by cultural, religious, and personal values.
Thus, option 4 is not a basic assumption of science.