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Why doesn’t science "prove” things? What term should be used instead, and why? Read the article to help you answer this question

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Answer: Sometimes people think that the result of one of these tests is proof that an idea is correct. However, scientists don’t “prove” things. Science can only provide evidence for or against an idea. The evidence is gathered from investigations and research.

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