Found 2 items, similar to Scientific method.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: scientific method scientific method n : a method of investigation involving observation and theory to test scientific hypotheses
English → English (gcide) Definition: Scientific method Scientific \Sci`en*tif"ic\, a. [F. scientifique; L. scientia science + facere to make.] 1. Of or pertaining to science; used in science; as, scientific principles; scientific apparatus; scientific observations. [1913 Webster] 2. Agreeing with, or depending on, the rules or principles of science; as, a scientific classification; a scientific arrangement of fossils. [1913 Webster] 3. Having a knowledge of science, or of a science; evincing science or systematic knowledge; as, a scientific chemist; a scientific reasoner; a scientific argument. [1913 Webster] Bossuet is as scientific in the structure of his sentences. --Landor. [1913 Webster] Scientific method, the method employed in exact science and consisting of: (a) Careful and abundant observation and experiment. (b) generalization of the results into formulated “Laws” and statements. [1913 Webster]