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What is the scientific method?

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Matz Lewis Clark

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Matz Lewis Clark, College student, Graduation, Orlando

Answered Feb 01, 2021

The scientific method is a method to gain knowledge and prove something about a subject related to science. This method has been around since the 19th century, in which Aristotle introduced it. However, some experts date it back to the 17th century.

However, most give Aristotle the credit, for he was able to introduce it in a way that was clear and concise. The method itself involves observation and testing, which gives specific proof on a subject.

In all, there are seven steps of the scientific method, which includes coming up with a hypothesis, making an observation, making predictions, and then testing those predictions to draw a conclusion about the hypothesis.

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F. Hope

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Answered Jan 29, 2021

The scientific method assists in the gathering of knowledge in an organized, logical way. It involves thoughtful and relevant questions and meticulous observation. The initial step is to come up with a hypothesis based on careful research. A hypothesis is nothing more than conjecture based on knowledge. Once that is accomplished, you must refine the theory based on the experimental discoveries.

The experiments are performed after the predictions are made through the seeking of answers. The purpose of the experiments is to determine if the observations agree with or conflict with the predictions obtained from the hypothesis. From that point, definite conclusions are formed and subsequently recorded.

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M. Jabrowsky

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Answered Jan 25, 2021

The scientific method is a method of gaining knowledge. Science helps users gain information about a thing, person, or situation. These methods have proven to be reliable and efficient since the 17th century.

The scientific method can also be referred to as the empirical method. These methods involve raising a hypothesis of something considered a problem or a situation that cannot be explained that means observation in that regard has been taken.

After that experiment to prove if the hypotheses are correct or wrong, measurements are later drawn out in order to eliminated or accept the hypothesis. The scientific approach is from observation, carrying out an experiment to verdict hypothesis.

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Daniel Frederic

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Answered Jan 21, 2021

The scientific method is a process that is used for experiments. The purpose is to explore different types of observations and to be able to answer questions. There are 7 steps to the scientific method, which provides a generally guideline of following the method.

However, this does not mean that scientists always follow these steps in that order. Sometimes, depending on how easily the question can be answered, they may skip some steps. In cases where the question may be more complex, a scientist may need to go back and repeat a step of the scientific method so that they can properly answer the question.

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C. Lucan

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Answered Jan 17, 2021

It is a method of acquiring knowledge that has characterized science development since Aristotle brought it to light sometime in the 19th century. He was the first to introduce it and present it in a clear and organized way. The scientific method involves careful observation and rigorous testing because science cannot be based on assumptions.

There needs to be proof. It consists of coming to a hypothesis, which is a potential explanation for a phenomenon. It is stated based on limited evidence and is a jumping-off point for further investigation. The scientific method involves forming a hypothesis, arriving at projections from them as logical consequences, and then carrying out experiments centered on those predictions. The objective of an experiment is to determine whether observations agree with or conflict with the prediction derived from a hypothesis.

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E. Barnes

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E. Barnes, Professional Gamer, Professional Gamer, Washington

Answered Jan 14, 2021

When you say the scientific method is known to be something that you need to do in order to gain details and information about something. For instance, there are some things that will not be considered as facts until they go through the scientific process. The scientific method will be very helpful in providing this.

The scientific method would require a lot of careful observation and would need skepticism in order to come up with details that are plausible. There are different assumptions that are available depending on people’s interpretation of the things that they have observed. Take note that there may be different predictions that will be given before one will be proven as a fact.

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W. Wright

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W. Wright, Biology student, Biology student, Astoria

Answered Jan 12, 2021

The scientific method has been, at least, since the 17th century. This can be described as an empirical method by which you can acquire knowledge, which has been known to closely have to do with the development of science. This method involves a careful and skeptical observation of a thing, such as an experiment or substance, or occurrence.

Subsequently, assumptions can be drawn out through the observations made. This method also deals with formulating hypotheses, from which experiments are made, and measurements are drawn out, and of which the hypothesis can as well be eliminated.

The fact that people can be inquisitive, wanting to know about things around them, it makes them develop predictions or hypothesis based on the imminent occurrence from their observation. Science approach this by carrying our experiment to examine the verdict of the hypothesis. A hypothesis can be altered, refined, expanded, or rejected; but when it is accepted, it becomes a theory.

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