Question

What is the scientific method?

a. a stepwise process used by scientists to generate sound research findings
b. an idea generated by scientists based on their observations
c. research involving one group of subjects that receives a specific treatment and a second group of subjects that does not receive the treatment
d. research in which neither the subjects nor the scientists know which group received the treatment and which group received a placebo?

Answer 1

scientific method is: (A.) a stepwise process used by scientists to generate sound research findings
This stepwise process will always consist of systematic observation, measurement, and experiment, formulation, testing, and modification to gather a group of reliable data that would be the basis conclusion of a scientific question.