The systematic procedure and process of scientific inquiry.
Overview
Scientific Method Steps
The steps of the scientific method represent a systematic inquiry process for objectively understanding natural and social phenomena. Starting from observation, it builds scientific knowledge through a series of procedures including hypothesis formulation, experimental verification, data analysis, conclusion derivation, and result publication. This iterative process ensures reproducibility and objectivity, forming the foundation for advancing human knowledge.
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| code | slug | name | description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | observation | Observation | The step of carefully observing natural or social phenomena and collecting data. |
| 02 | question-formulation | Question Formulation | The step of formulating specific questions such as 'why' and 'how' based on information obtained from observation. |
| 03 | background-research | Background Research | The step of collecting and organizing existing research and knowledge to deepen understanding of the problem. |
| 04 | hypothesis-formation | Hypothesis Formation | The step of establishing a tentative explanation for the phenomenon and deriving testable predictions. |
| 05 | experiment-design | Experiment Design | The step of designing experiments to test the hypothesis and controlling variables. |
| 06 | experiment-conduct | Experiment Execution | The step of conducting experiments based on the plan and collecting data. |
| 07 | data-analysis | Data Analysis | The step of statistically analyzing data obtained from experiments to identify patterns and relationships. |
| 08 | conclusion | Conclusion | The step of determining whether the hypothesis is supported or refuted and interpreting the meaning. |
| 09 | communication | Communication of Results | The step of publishing research results through papers and receiving evaluation from other researchers. |
| 10 | iteration | Iteration and Refinement | The step of continuing research from new questions and insights, repeating the cycle. |