Difference between revisions of "Scientific method"
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| + | *[http://www.physics.brocku.ca/etc/cargo_cult_science.php Cargo Cult Science by Richard Feynman] | ||
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Latest revision as of 14:36, 23 March 2008
The scientific method
- Observations are made of certain phenomena.
- Facts are established.
- Patterns are looked for in data/observation.
- Scientific principles are established, consistent with all of the evidence.
- Predictions may be made based on the principles established.
- Experiments are done to test the scientific principle.
- Principle is refined/rejected depending on new observations.
Remember
- Trust nothing, test everything
- Never cover up flaws in your theory, expose them instead.
- Always be honest, most importantly be honest to yourself.
