None of the components listed - discovery, hypothesis, scientific method, and theory - is an exception to key components of science; all are integral parts of the scientific process. Mathematics is notably not considered a natural science, and the scientific explanations, even supported by observation, should not be viewed as absolute facts Therefore the correct option is D.
However, all these are actually components of the scientific process, which means none of them is an exception. The scientific method involves making observations, asking questions, forming a hypothesis, testing that hypothesis through experiments, and then either refining the hypothesis based on the data collected or developing a new one. Thus, option e. None of these would be the correct answer to the question which of these is not a component of science. In terms of understanding what is not a natural science from the fields listed, mathematics stands out as it is more abstract in nature, dealing with numbers and logic rather than the physical and natural world.
When considering the best example of “doing science,” the most interactive option is D. making observations of wildlife while hiking in the woods. This is because it involves actively engaging with the natural world and collecting empirical data, which is a fundamental aspect of the scientific process. As for the essential features of scientific explanations, they must indeed be testable, pertain to the physical world and be judged based on objective observations. However, even when supported by observation, scientific explanations are not considered absolute facts since they can be revised with new evidence; therefore, option d is the one that is not an essential feature of scientific explanations.
Hence the correct option is D.
Question is incomplete the complete question is - Key components of science include all of the following except for which one?
A. Mathematics is notably
B. scientific explanations.
C. scientific method
D. None of the components listed