The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to the scientific method:

Scientific method body of techniques for investigating phenomena and acquiring new knowledge, as well as for correcting and integrating previous knowledge. It is based on observable, empirical, reproducible, measurable evidence, and subject to the laws of reasoning.

Nature of scientific method

Scientific method

Elements of scientific method

Research

Observation

Observation

Hypothesis

Hypothesis

Experiment

Experiment

Theory

Prediction

Evaluation by scientific community

Scientific method concepts

Empirical methods

Empirical methods

Use of statistics

Paradigm change

Problem of induction

The problem of induction questions the logical basis of scientific statements.

Scientific creativity

Deviations from the scientific method

Critique of scientific method

Relationship of scientific method to technology

Aesthetics in the scientific method

History of scientific method

Publications

Persons influential in the development of scientific method

See also

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