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Meaning of SCIENTIFIC METHOD

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  a method of investigation involving observation and theory to test scientific hypotheses
 
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 See Also: experimental method, methodology

 

 

Biology Dictionary
 
 Definition: The universally-accepted, organized approach to the study of science, which consists of the following steps:
  1. Observation - collecting data;
  2. Hypothesis - forming a preliminary possible explanation of the data;
  3. Testing - test the hypothesis by collecting more data;
  4. Results - interpreting the results of the test and deciding if the hypothesis should be rejected. The hypothesis is rejected if the results contradict it, showing that it is wrong; and
  5. Conclusion - stating a conclusion that can be evaluated independently by others.
 
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