The scientific method involves a series of steps designed to investigate phenomena, acquire new knowledge, or correct and integrate previous knowledge. It typically starts with identifying a problem, gathering relevant data, and formulating a hypothesis.
1-Identify the problem 2-gathering data 3- answering the question 4- testing the hypothesis 5- if it fails it must be rejected or modified 6-construct, or support
Scientific fact
Hypothesis that has been repeatly tested
scientific thinking
used to justify knowlege and make it reliable
scientific thinking bases
empirical evidence- logical reasoning- possessing a skeptical attitude