Scientific method
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| − | # Observation and description of a phenomenon or group of phenomena. | + | The '''Scientific Method''' is the process by which man seeks to understand reality, and is perhaps best viewed as a way of eliminating alternative explanations for natural phenomena. It is the thing that unites all sciences, however varied they may seem. As Albert Einstein said: |
| − | # Formulation of an hypothesis to explain the phenomena. In physics, the hypothesis often takes the form of a causal mechanism or a mathematical relation. | + | |
| − | # | + | ''"All our science, measured against reality, is primitive and childlike - and yet it is the most precious thing we have."'' |
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| + | The Scientific Method, generally speaking, can be broken down into four steps: | ||
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| + | # Observation - Observation and description of a phenomenon or group of phenomena. | ||
| + | # Hypothesis - Formulation of an hypothesis to explain the phenomena. In physics, the hypothesis often takes the form of a causal mechanism or a mathematical relation. | ||
| + | # Testing - Performance of experimental tests of the predictions by several independent experimenters and properly performed experiments. | ||
| + | # Debate - | ||
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Revision as of 01:39, 24 August 2006
The Scientific Method is the process by which man seeks to understand reality, and is perhaps best viewed as a way of eliminating alternative explanations for natural phenomena. It is the thing that unites all sciences, however varied they may seem. As Albert Einstein said:
"All our science, measured against reality, is primitive and childlike - and yet it is the most precious thing we have."
The Scientific Method, generally speaking, can be broken down into four steps:
- Observation - Observation and description of a phenomenon or group of phenomena.
- Hypothesis - Formulation of an hypothesis to explain the phenomena. In physics, the hypothesis often takes the form of a causal mechanism or a mathematical relation.
- Testing - Performance of experimental tests of the predictions by several independent experimenters and properly performed experiments.
- Debate -
