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scientific method
noun
: 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
Examples of scientific method in a Sentence
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The medical examiner also reported that there was no scientific method to determine how long the babies — who were described as full term — had been frozen, according to the release.
—Nicole Acosta, Peoplemag, 3 May 2024
Similarly, applying scientific methods can enhance the precision and efficiency of the manufacturing process.
—Dr. Malcolm Adams, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2024
On the Vault Guy, his YouTube channel, Rome mixes jokes and cartoonish animations with serious discussions of scientific methods, funding, and publishing.
—Byjohn Travis, science.org, 6 June 2024
But the central premise and scientific methods in the story are real.
—Max Springer, Scientific American, 17 July 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1672, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of scientific method was
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“Scientific method.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scientific%20method. Accessed 3 Oct. 2024.
Kids Definition
scientific method
noun
: the rules and procedures for the pursuit of knowledge involving the finding and stating of a problem, the collection of facts through observation and experiment, and the making and testing of ideas that need to be proven right or wrong
Medical Definition
scientific method
noun
: 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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