Scientific Method
Scientific Method
The Scientific Method (pronunciation: /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk ˈmɛθəd/) is a systematic and logical approach to discovering how things in the universe work. It is derived from the Latin word scientia, meaning "knowledge", and the Greek word methodos, meaning "pursuit of knowledge".
Definition
The Scientific Method is a process used by scientists to study the natural world in a systematic and logical manner, ensuring that their results are reliable and can be reproduced. It involves making observations, forming a hypothesis, conducting experiments to test the hypothesis, analyzing the results, and drawing conclusions.
Steps of the Scientific Method
- Observation: The first step in the scientific method is to make an observation about something that is interesting or puzzling.
- Hypothesis: Based on the observation, the scientist makes a hypothesis, or educated guess, about what might be happening.
- Experiment: The scientist then designs and conducts an experiment to test the hypothesis.
- Data Analysis: The scientist collects and analyzes the data from the experiment.
- Conclusion: Based on the results of the experiment, the scientist draws a conclusion about whether the hypothesis was correct or not.
Related Terms
- Empirical Evidence: Empirical evidence is information that is acquired through observation or experimentation. This data is often used in the scientific method to support or refute a hypothesis.
- Theory: In the context of science, a theory is a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world that is acquired through the scientific method and repeatedly tested and confirmed through observation and experimentation.
- Controlled Experiment: A controlled experiment is a type of scientific experiment where all variables are kept constant except for one, allowing the researcher to isolate the effects of that one variable.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Scientific Method
- Wikipedia's article - Scientific Method
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