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Why is it important for scientists to use the scientific method
Scientists usually publish their new ideas in a scientific journal. They can also hold a symposium to discuss the ideas, if they wish.
A scientific prediction, or hypothesis, is always stated using the "if, then" method. IF this happens, THEN this will result.
Usually a new idea or even a different angle on a commonly held theory will be submitted for peer review, that is a scientist will submit their findings to a major scientific journal such as Nature, etc. Various scientists will then read, discuss, dissect, question the proposal for accuracy or feasibility.
Make predictions about what will happen under certain circumstances.
In a way, yes. Inferences are usually the beginning of a scientific answer. A scientific answer must be backed by a body of evidence and your opposing hypothesis must be disproven. An inference is a conclusion made off of a collection of facts. The next step is the experimental process.
Usually in a scientific journal.
Why is it important for scientists to use the scientific method
Scientists usually publish their new ideas in a scientific journal. They can also hold a symposium to discuss the ideas, if they wish.
make inferences about its meaning.
Well, not a medical doctor, usually. But scientists with PhD degrees are called "Doctor", and do plenty of scientific enquiry.
Usually a new idea or even a different angle on a commonly held theory will be submitted for peer review, that is a scientist will submit their findings to a major scientific journal such as Nature, etc. Various scientists will then read, discuss, dissect, question the proposal for accuracy or feasibility.
A scientific prediction, or hypothesis, is always stated using the "if, then" method. IF this happens, THEN this will result.
...perform a scientific experiment designed to shed light on the hypothesis.
Make predictions about what will happen under certain circumstances.
The demand and supply are some of the inferences that can be drawn about sustainability of the wild stocks over time. This usually helps in determining their prices.
It's used by scientists to measure earthquakes. The scientist in question is usually a seismologist which is a type of geophysicist.