Scientific knowledge is the mental capacity that people possess to formulate a set of ideas that have been obtained objectively, rationally, methodically and critically.
Knowledge is the faculty and capacity that individuals have to think, construct abstract ideas or concepts, as well as construct a mental representation of something or someone.
Prior to scientific knowledge, the human being carries out a set of basic, that is, simpler, thoughts. But, when through these it is not possible to respond to a concern or situation, scientific thinking is carried out, which is much more analytical, profound and of greater abstraction.
Therefore, scientific knowledge is a very important tool for the development of human beings, and whose most important characteristics are:
1. Factual
It is factual because it arises with the purpose of analyzing real events. Therefore, it clings to experience to be able to determine reality more objectively.
2. Transcendent
Scientific knowledge is transcendent because it goes beyond the facts, it carries out a deep analysis and constant verification of the object of study.
3. Analytical
Each of the parts of the object of study is decomposed and described in order to carry out a deep and critical analysis, as well as to understand the relationships or mechanisms that make up the object.
4. Accurate
This type of knowledge seeks to provide concrete and clear answers to avoid ambiguities or confusion.
5. Symbolic
It refers to the capacity for abstraction that is generated in the process of this thought, in order to be able to make real mental representations and facilitate their explanation. Symbolization allows analogies and ideas to be better represented. For example, mathematical formulas.
6. Verifiable
Verification is decisive, impersonal and is achieved from observation and experience. The results obtained through scientific knowledge must be subjected to various tests to verify the results obtained.
7. Communicable
The results obtained must be presented in such a way that anyone can understand and apply them. This content must be accessible to all people.
8. Methodical
Scientific knowledge is carried out in a planned and organized manner to be able to follow a series of steps and procedures in order to reach results or conclusions that go from the general to the particular, as well as generate analogies.
9. Predictive
It is predictive because it can explain the behavior or events of the subject of study, which occurred in the past, occur in the present or may occur in the future.
10. Open
Scientific knowledge is constantly evolving. The objectives, methods and techniques are not definitive and may change over time. That is, it is not definitive, the validity of scientific thinking will be maintained until new research is carried out that questions its results.
11. Useful
Scientific knowledge seeks to contribute to society by providing valuable knowledge and tools that generate development in human beings after understanding various problems or events.
12.Universal
It is considered universal because scientific knowledge is fulfilled or carried out independently of time and space.
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