Aristotle
Aristotle
Aristotle.
use inductive reasoning.
That Nature could be explained through abstract reasoning and experimentation.
Empirical evidence and the application of reasoning to it.
Francis Bacon performed experiments of preserving chicken with snow.
Thales of Miletus was a pre-Socratic Greek philosopher considered by many (even Aristotle) to be the first philosopher from the Greek tradition. In terms of the field of mathematics, Thales is known for being the first to apply deductive reasoning to geometry.
scientific mehtodThe method of study using a combination of observation and reasoning is the scientific method
Thales
Scientific Method
Any scientific inquiry necessarily involves observation and reasoning.
Aristole
The basis of scientific reasoning is that following logical processes, gathering data and observation can identify causes and impacts.
Observation,experimentation,reasoning,implementation
observation, reasoning, perseverance, objectivity, organization
Something is said to be scientific, for example, a scientific idea, if it conforms to the principles of science. Science is based upon honest observation and logical reasoning.
The 1700s saw major scientific discoveries such as the thermometer, flush toilet and cotton gin. What was more significant than this was the advent and acceptance of scientific reasoning instead of relying on religion to explain the world. This resulted in further exploration about the laws of science.
If you then test your theory - it is the Scientific Method.generalobservations
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