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scientific method


scientific method

noun

Definition of SCIENTIFIC METHOD

: principles and procedures for the systematic pursuit of knowledge involving the recognition and formulation of a problem, the collection of data through observation and experiment, and the formulation and testing of hypotheses
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First Known Use of SCIENTIFIC METHOD

circa 1810

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