| Subjective/Objective | Sub-categories | 2015-16 participants | 2016-17 participants |
| Subjective | Science is influenced and driven by the presently accepted scientific theories and laws. The development of questions is also based on current theory. | 4 | 3 |
| Subjective | Personal subjectivity is unavoidable. (Personal preference) | 3 | 3 |
| Objective | Science is completely objective. | 1 | 2 |