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What is the 'scientific approach' or the 'scientific method'?In: Sociology [Edit categories] |
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The two terms are not exactly interchangeable. The scientific approach is the philosophy and the values underpinning the research. These values include scepticism, determinism, disinterestedness, communalism- peer review, empiricism, honesty and ethics. The scientific method is the steps taken in the process of research; define question, gather information -observation/ Research . Form a hypothesis . Perform experiment and collect data . Analyze data .Interpret data and draw conclusions . Publish results.
- hey, 3higgins3 here to give you an easy rundown of the scientific method.
-define the problem
-research
-hypothesis - if, then, and why statement(example: if..., then..., because...)
-experiment
-observations(data, results, info...) using 5 senses of your body, must be acurate.
-draw conclusions
-verification(check your work).
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