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8.Why is modern science called experimental science?

Positivist methods, technological advances, etc.

1.Modern science emphasizes a methodology based on positivism, i.e., verification of the truth of scientific theories through experimentation and observation. Experimentation is one of the primary means of achieving this goal. Scientists test and confirm or disprove scientific theories by designing and conducting experiments, collecting data and verifying them. Experiments provide visual and objective data, and by analyzing and interpreting the results, scientists are able to draw conclusions and new scientific knowledge.

2, the development of modern science and technological progress is inseparable. Through experimentation, scientists can not only verify theories, but also develop new technologies and tools to promote the development of science. For example, through experimentation, scientists are able to explore new materials, invent new instruments, and design new experimental methods. The continuous development and application of these techniques and tools further promote the progress of experimental science.