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All follow an elliptical path that has two foci, rather than a circular path.
Kepler found paths are elliptical, not circular
The student's claim did not follow the scientific method of discovery, hence, it is an opinion not a scientific claim.
<h3>What is the scientific method?</h3>
The scientific method is a procedure employed by scientific towards understanding the world around them as well giving explanation for phenomena in the natural world.
The scientific method involves:
- observations
- asking questions
- putting forward a hypothesis
- testing the hypothesis through experiments
- analyzing results of the experiments and drawing conclusions
- establishing a theory.
Since the student in question just put forward an opinion without testing it out using the scientific method, the statement is not a scientific claim.
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