scientificity
Scientificity refers to the quality or character of being scientific, and to the degree to which a theory, method, or inquiry conforms to the norms and criteria commonly associated with science. The term is frequently used in the philosophy of science to discuss what counts as science and to compare scientific disciplines with non-scientific or pseudoscientific approaches.
Core criteria often invoked include empirical grounding, testability or falsifiability, explicit methods, replicability, and coherence with
Historical debates shape the conception of scientificity. Karl Popper emphasized falsifiability as a demarcation criterion, while
Field variation is notable: natural sciences often stress controlled experimentation and quantitative verification, whereas social sciences
Critiques and limits acknowledge that the notion can be culturally or institutionally conditioned and may reflect
Usage-wise, scientificity serves as an evaluative standard applied to theories, models, and research programs rather than