W3-1 Scientific method


1.     Summary
The term "scientific method" emerged in the 19th century and began to be widely used in the 20th century. In the process of Scientific method generally contains five steps. First, Formulation of a question; It's fine to explain specific observations, or to have no restrictions. Second, Hypothesis; It is a conjecture that can explain a phenomenon based on formalized questions. For third it is Prediction and it is to select a prediction, including determining the verification results of a hypothesis. Testing comes for fourth, which is stage to verify that the hypothesis works as expected and that the errors should be eliminated as possible through scientific control. Lastly, Analysis is to reveal the meaning of the results about the experiment and determine subsequent actions. Scientific methods also can include other components such as Replication, External review, Data recording and sharing.

2.     Interesting item
I found interesting at the contents about the relationship with statistics. This article says that most of the new discoveries have come from low success prospects and predictions, and it will be continued to be so. Of course, statistics and predictions do have relationship with actual success, it was interesting that low probability does not always mean failure. This will apply not only to scientific methods but also to challenges in my life.

3.     Question to discuss
This article says that scientific method employs rigorous skepticism about the object because cognitive assumptions can disturb the observations. Then what else can you do to maintain the objectivity for exact results?

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