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Scientific method is a well documented, carefully controlled experiment that can be repeated if necessary. (noun)

An example of scientific method is a very detailed step by step list of what is needed when changing a lightbulb.

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a method of research in which a hypothesis is tested by means of a carefully documented control experiment that can be repeated by any other researcher

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noun

The principles and empirical processes of discovery and demonstration considered characteristic of or necessary for scientific investigation, generally involving the observation of phenomena, the formulation of a hypothesis concerning the phenomena, experimentation to demonstrate the truth or falseness of the hypothesis, and a conclusion that validates or modifies the hypothesis.

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