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  1. e. The scientific method is an empirical method for acquiring knowledge that has characterized the development of science since at least the 17th century. The scientific method involves careful observation coupled with rigorous scepticism, because cognitive assumptions can distort the interpretation of the observation.

  2. Apr 22, 2016 · PDF | Observation is one of the founding principles of the scientific method, and it can be a very effective tool for studying human–environment... | Find, read and cite all the research...

    • Reuven Sussman
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  4. Nov 13, 2015 · The study of scientific method is the attempt to discern the activities by which that success is achieved. Among the activities often identified as characteristic of science are systematic observation and experimentation, inductive and deductive reasoning, and the formation and testing of hypotheses and theories.

  5. Jan 6, 2009 · Observation and data. 2.1 Traditional empiricism. 2.2 The irrelevance of observation per se. 2.3 Data and phenomena. 3. Theory and value ladenness. 3.1 Perception. 3.2 Assuming the theory to be tested. 3.3 Semantics. 3.4 Values. 3.5 Reuse. 4. The epistemic value of empirical evidence. 4.1 Confirmation. 4.2 Saving the phenomena.

    • Nora Mills Boyd, James Bogen
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    Science. The scientific method requires observations of natural phenomena to formulate and test hypotheses. [3] . It consists of the following steps: [4] [5] Ask a question about a natural phenomenon. Make observations of the phenomenon. Formulate a hypothesis that tentatively answers the question.

  7. Oct 19, 2010 · The critical component parts of scientific method are: 1. Observation and experimentation. 2. Instrumentation and instrumental techniques. 3. Theoretical analysis and model building. 4. Theory construction and validation. 5. Paradigm development and integration. Together these five techniques define the scientific method.

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