Provisional nature of science
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A model survives while it explains the evidence, and is modified or replaced when new evidence conflicts with it.
Current models remain provisional, and knowledge is assessed by recognising this.
Topics that use Provisional nature of science
- Rutherford scattering (A-level only) (AQA A-Level)
- Wave-particle duality (AQA A-Level)
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