scientific method

Noun
Synonyms: scientific method

WordNet 3.0

Noun (1)

  1. a method of investigation involving observation and theory to test scientific hypothesesSynonyms: scientific method
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Scientific \Sci`en*tif"ic\, a. [F. scientifique; L. scientia science + facere to make.]

1.Of or pertaining to science; used in science; as, scientific principles; scientific apparatus; scientific observations. [1913 Webster]

2.Agreeing with, or depending on, the rules or principles of science; as, a scientific classification; a scientific arrangement of fossils. [1913 Webster]

3.Having a knowledge of science, or of a science; evincing science or systematic knowledge; as, a scientific chemist; a scientific reasoner; a scientific argument. [1913 Webster]

Bossuet is as scientific in the structure of his sentences.— Landor.[1913 Webster]

Scientific method, the method employed in exact science and consisting of: (a) Careful and abundant observation and experiment. (b) generalization of the results into formulated "Laws" and statements. [1913 Webster]

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