690+scientific+method

The scientific method (from a process perspective )

From Fraenkel/Wallen Ch. 1:

the scientific method 1. ID problem 2. clarify problem 3. determine info/how to obtain info 4. organize info 5. interpret results

results must be made public so they can be repeated by others

another way to look at it...

1. problem exists 2. define problem more 3. what info would solve the problem: a study what is already known or conduct a study 4. how to organize info/data 5. interpret data

all conclusions are to be viewd as tentative and subject to change, should new ideas and new evidence warrant such location