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The [[scientific method]] is an empirical method for acquiring knowledge that has characterized the development of Science [[Category:Science]] since at least the 17th century It involves careful observation, applying rigorous skepticism about what is observed, given that cognitive assumptions can distort how one interprets the observation. It involves formulating hypotheses, via induction, based on such observations; the testability of hypotheses, experimental and the measurement-based statistical testing of deductions drawn from the [[hypotheses]]; and refinement of the hypotheses based on the experimental findings. These are principles of the scientific method, as distinguished from a definitive series of steps applicable to all scientific enterprises.
The [[scientific method]] is an empirical method for acquiring knowledge that has characterized the development of Science ; and refinement of the hypotheses based on the experimental findings. These are principles of the scientific method, as distinguished from a definitive series of steps applicable to all scientific enterprises.


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Latest revision as of 16:39, 21 February 2024

The scientific method is an empirical method for acquiring knowledge that has characterized the development of Science ; and refinement of the hypotheses based on the experimental findings. These are principles of the scientific method, as distinguished from a definitive series of steps applicable to all scientific enterprises.

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