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

Examples of scientific method in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In academic and scientific communities, this manifests as the scientific method: Develop a hypothesis, devise a test and conduct the research. — Chris Martin, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2021 History and philosophy have shown that the idea of a singular scientific method is, well, unscientific. — Naomi Oreskes, Scientific American, 21 June 2021 Experiencing the scientific method firsthand hooked her. — Quanta Magazine, 3 Dec. 2021 The public is observing the scientific method up close and in real-time. — Allyson Chiu And Razzan Nakhlawi, Anchorage Daily News, 26 Oct. 2021 Far from becoming a de facto spokesperson for the biopharma industry’s interests, Califf’s focus has been on protecting patients and the scientific method. — Haider J. Warraich, STAT, 5 Nov. 2021 Levin also sees an inherent problem in trying to use an objective discipline like the scientific method to make sense of subjective experience. — Andrea Morris, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2021 Guests will learn about the prehistoric environment, scientific method, fossil types and species adaptation through a combination of music, humor, audience participation, special effects, puppets and performances. — Eddie Morales, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 21 July 2021 The students spent the day putting the scientific method into action by doing experiments. — Rachel Berry, The Enquirer, 5 Nov. 2021

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19 Jan 2022

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“Scientific method.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scientific%20method. Accessed 27 Jan. 2022.

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