the scientific method
noun
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: the process that is used by scientists for testing ideas and theories by using experiments and careful observation
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In the scientific method, the hypothesis is modified iteratively until the predictions from the hypothesis agree with the observed results.
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Jon Stojan, USA Today, 31 July 2025
Much of what the executive order espouses is already embedded in the scientific method, a systematic approach to discovering new knowledge.
—Sheldon H. Jacobson, Twin Cities, 10 July 2025
Leaders who embrace the scientific method as a decision-making framework will not only reduce uncertainty but also cultivate a culture of innovation, accountability, and efficiency at every level of their organization.
—Brent Gleeson, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Leaders must strike the right balance, leveraging the scientific method when deep analysis is necessary but also recognizing when decisiveness and swift action are required.
—Brent Gleeson, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
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Jon Stojan, USA Today, 31 July 2025
Much of what the executive order espouses is already embedded in the scientific method, a systematic approach to discovering new knowledge.
—Sheldon H. Jacobson, Twin Cities, 10 July 2025
Leaders who embrace the scientific method as a decision-making framework will not only reduce uncertainty but also cultivate a culture of innovation, accountability, and efficiency at every level of their organization.
—Brent Gleeson, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Leaders must strike the right balance, leveraging the scientific method when deep analysis is necessary but also recognizing when decisiveness and swift action are required.
—Brent Gleeson, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the scientific method
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“The scientific method.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20scientific%20method. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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