Limitation — Science definition
A respect in which a model or an investigation does not match reality; a good statement names its own.
Where it is taught
- Models, Claims, Evidence & Reasoning — Scientific Inquiry & Diversity of Life, Life Science & Scientific Inquiry, Grade 7
In use
It also means every model has a limitation, a respect in which it does not match the thing it represents, and a good scientific statement names the main one rather than waiting to be caught out by it.
Models, Claims, Evidence & Reasoning
Questions using limitation
Problem 1
Does naming a limitation make an explanation worthless?
Answer and explanation
No. It makes the conclusion more accurate and identifies what further evidence would strengthen or change it.