Scientific Method
What is the scientific method? What are the advantages and disadvantages of addressing problems, questions and the mysteries through the scientific method? Scientific method dictionary definition “A method of investigation in which a problem is first identified and observations. Experiments or other relevant data are then used to construct or test hypotheses that purport to solve it”.(Dictionary.reference.com/browse/scientific method) My understanding of scientific method is discovering or solving a problem through research, experiments and testing your information with the outcome of proving and solving your results. For example, let’s say I lost my wallet I can use the scientific method to solve this problem. First I would investigate the information I already know, which is when I reached home I noticed my wallet was gone. I can also recall the last place I utilized my wallet and that was at the corner store buying some sandwich meat. Second I would try to figure out where did I place my wallet last? My first guess would be maybe I left it at the store, maybe I placed it down somewhere in the house or maybe I dropped it in the street on my way home. Third I would began doing my research and testing my hypothesis. I would began searching my house for my wallet, if not found I would back track to the store checking the streets and if still not found I would go back to the store to question the owner if he has seen my wallet. Last but not least using the information I have and testing my hypothesis I discovered the wallet was in the store in the owner permission. The advantage of scientific method is that you can bring forth new knowledge by investigating and solving problems. Such as unsolved crimes can be examined and finally come to a closure. Scientific method prevents false advertisements or anyone passing off false discoveries. It’s also a great way to prove a theory whether it’s true or false. For example if you seat in front of the television you