Question

Which famous scientist is credited as the founder of the scientific method?

Aristotle
John Dalton
Sir Francis Bacon
Sir Isaac Newton

Answer 1

Sir Francis Bacon

Step-by-step explanation:

He was the first to formalize a the concept of a true scientific method. However, the work of other scientists such as Nicholas Copernicus also influenced his thinking. But Francis Bacon is mostly credited as the founder of the scientific method.

Answer 2

I have heard that Francis Bacon invented the scientific method, but I have also heard that it began with Aristotle.