Our definition of science - The Science Council ~

Science is the pursuit and application of knowledge and understanding of the natural and social world following a systematic methodology based on evidence.
Scientific methodology includes the following:

*Objective observation: Measurement and data (possibly although not necessarily using mathematics as a tool)
*Evidence
*Experiment and/or observation as benchmarks for testing hypotheses
*Induction: reasoning to establish general rules or conclusions drawn from facts or examples
*Repetition
*Critical analysis
*Verification and testing: critical exposure to scrutiny, peer review and assessment