Scientific method

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Scientific Method

The Scientific Method (pronunciation: /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk ˈmɛθəd/) is a systematic and logical approach to discovering how things in the universe work. It is the process by which scientists, collectively and over time, endeavor to construct an accurate representation of the world.

Etymology

The term "Scientific Method" comes from the Latin word scientia, meaning "knowledge", and the Greek word methodos, meaning "pursuit of knowledge".

Definition

The Scientific Method is a process for experimentation that is used to explore observations and answer questions. It involves several steps: Observation, Question, Hypothesis, Experiment, Analysis, and Conclusion.

Related Terms

  • Observation: The act of noting and recording something, such as a phenomenon, with the aim of gaining information.
  • Question: A sentence worded or expressed so as to elicit information or a response.
  • Hypothesis: A proposed explanation for a phenomenon, made as a starting point for further investigation.
  • Experiment: A scientific procedure undertaken to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact.
  • Analysis: Detailed examination of the elements or structure of something.
  • Conclusion: A judgement or decision reached by reasoning.

Usage

The Scientific Method is used in many fields of study, including Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Earth Science, and Astronomy. It is also used in applied sciences such as Engineering, Health Science, and Social Science.

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