Advantages of the Scientific Method

The Scientific Method is roughly defined as a stratified, step-by-step process in which an individual follows a paradigm of six to eight steps in order to answer a previous hypothesis that individual had about an idea regarding (but not limited to) science. These six to eight steps that one would follow in the Scientific Method may include making an observation, forming a hypothesis about that observation, conducting an experiment to prove or disprove the hypothesis, collecting and recording every bit of data throughout the experiment, analyzing the data collected, and attaining a conclusion regarding the experiment the individual had just completed. After the individual comes to a conclusion, it is clear for him/her to ascertain whether or not his/her hypothesis was proven. The Scientific Method begins with curiosity, which leads to inquiry, and, if an individual wishes quench his/her curiosity, then he/she would proceed to follow the steps established by the Method; it starts with curiosity and ends with knowledge. The Scientific Method is a renowned, impressive technique used by an abundant amount of scientists across the globe, and is the most effective way for an individual to come to a conclusion about a question apropos any item in his/her life.

The Scientific Method works because it is an uncomplicated, yet efficient system of reaching conclusions about simple or complex queries by following six to eight simple steps. According the University of California at Riverside, “the Scientific Method is the best way yet discovered for winnowing the truth from lies and delusion” (Wudka). In other words, this method of achieving results through testing and analysis is the finest way to find closure with truth, rather than remaining ...

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... the method that everyone must follow when wanting answers, but “it often is the best objective procedure” (Hutchinson). Id est, that Method is the best way to achieve results without incorporating personal feelings or opinions into the process. The item which a person is testing will come out with true, untampered-with results that will give the best answer possible for the question. That being said, the Scientific Method is evidently the most adequate procedure to follow when one wants to reach a denouement in his/her research.

Works Cited

Hutchinson, John, PhD. "What Is “Good Science”?" What Is Good Science? Ed. Dave Smith. University of California Museum of Paleontology, 28 Oct. 1995. Web. 26 Jan. 2014.

Wudka, Jose. "What Is the ``scientific Method''?" What Is the ``scientific Method''?University of California at Riverside, 24 Sept. 1998. Web. 26 Jan. 2014.