W3.1 March 18th（Monday）JIA YUAN

  1、Summary

The scientific method is a systematic and rigorous research method that acquies knowledge through observations, hypotheses, experiments, and tests, and adjusts hypotheses based on the results to explain phenomena and infer laws. The history of the scientific method has been transformative and controversial, encompassing different approaches such as empiricism, rationalism, induction, and deductive reasoning. The development of the scientific method went through the contributions of the ancient Stoics, Bacon, Hooke, Descartes, Newton, and others, followed by the canonical approach to the elements and critical thinking in modern use. The basic steps of the scientific method include characterization, hypothesis, prediction, experiment, and analysis, but not every scientific study follows the same order or degree. The scientific method is an iterative, circular process in which knowledge is constantly developed by modifying information. Although there are standard guidelines, the scientific method still requires intelligence, imagination, and creativity.

2、Interesting point

The scientific method encourages people to constantly ask questions, seek answers, and explore the unknown. This constant pursuit of knowledge is full of creativity and curiosity. The scientific method emphasizes the importance of testing and refuting hypotheses. Through experiments and observations, scientists can either test their theories or disprove false assumptions with experimental evidence. This dialectical process is very interesting.

3、problem

How does the scientific method help us understand phenomena and laws in nature?


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