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How can the scientific method be applied in your daily life?

Looking for your house keys: hypothesis 1.: "my keys are in my jacket pocket." test 1. - look in jacket pocket, keys not there. hypothesis 2.: "they are on top of my dresser." test 2.- look on dresser, keys not there hypothesis 3. - "I left them in the front door last night" test 3. - look in door, keys are there. The scientific method just means proposing an hypothesis, testing it, and (re)proposing a (new?) hypothesis based on the data, and testing that one ... and repeating. So figuring out why your DVD won't play on your new TV, looking for your keys, and so on can all be accomplished through the scientific method.


When is a method considered scientific?

When it follows a series of steps called the "scientific method". There are several details here, but among other things, it is based on observable facts; the researcher must try to honestly analyze the available evidence (and try not to let any preconceived ideas he might have influence his analysis). Statistics play a very important role, to calculate how likely it is that an observation is just random chance. Once a conclusion has been reached, peer review is also very important.


Is a scientist fair minded?

Fairness does not play a part in scientific thinking.


How does curiosity play a role in scientific inquiry?

If a person about the world ,he or she is likely to begin asking questions about it. Posing question is usually the first step in the process of scientific inquiry.


What role did women play in the scientific revolution?

Women's role in the scientific revolution was minimal. Maria Winkelmann Kirch, wife of astronomer Gottfried Kirch, worked alongside the husband and made observations and calculations for the scientific revolution. Apparently, Kirch's three sister-in-laws were also engaged in scientific observations.

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What was Shakespeares most common play called?

Shakespeare's most "common" play, in the sense that it has no kings or queens or counts or dukes or other royalty in it, is The Merry Wives of Windsor.


How does the concept of objectivity play a role in the scientific method and the pursuit of knowledge in the field of science?

Objectivity is crucial in the scientific method as it involves gathering and analyzing data without bias or personal beliefs influencing the results. This helps ensure that scientific findings are reliable and can be replicated by others, leading to the advancement of knowledge in the field of science.


Does scientific method rely more on reasoning or intuition?

The scientific method relies more on reasoning than intuition. It involves systematic observation, experimentation, and logical analysis to draw conclusions based on empirical evidence. While intuition can play a role in formulating hypotheses or generating ideas, the core process of the scientific method emphasizes critical thinking and rational evaluation to ensure reliability and validity in findings.


What is the use of scentific computing in computer science?

Scientific computing play crucial rules in any field. In modern era, data is growing and new method arising for grid computing or telecommunication etc. They method needs computing power. Then scientific computing comes and play important rule in computer science.http://www.csd.cs.cmu.edu/research/areas/scicomp/


What role does common sense play if a person has exceptional intelligence?

Common sense isn't always a result of a non-intelligent analysis - presumption and arrogance leads us to think that. Intelligence shows itself by discerning what's acceptable and getting new, logical, provable solutions whenever common sense fails. So, answering your question: common sense tickles the exceptionally intelligent brain, and this one answers the provocation (=accepts the challenge) by reflecting. In other words, common sense gives a lot of inputs. The non arrogant one might even conclude that common sense had... a sense, after all. ;)


What is the scientific method of a temperature of the soccer ball?

To measure the temperature of a soccer ball using the scientific method, you would first define your question or purpose, such as "How does the temperature of a soccer ball change during play?" Next, form a hypothesis, design an experiment to test it (e.g., using a thermometer to measure the ball's temperature before and after play), collect and analyze data, and draw a conclusion based on the results. The scientific method helps ensure a systematic and objective approach to investigating the temperature of the soccer ball.


What is a sentence using the word memorize?

I have to memorize these lines for the play in a week. Memorize the scientific method for tomorrow. I memorize pi for fun in my free time.


What role do prejudices play in shaping our understanding of common sense?

Prejudices can influence our common sense by distorting our perceptions and judgments based on preconceived notions about certain groups of people. This can lead to biased thinking and decisions that are not based on objective reasoning.


What is play like a fish?

When one commences to try to trick you or play you, the fish makes no sense in the sentence just as trying to play you doesn't make sense. so play like a fish basically means play no sense


How can fornication be illegal in Somalia when Somalia has no government?

You answered your own question. If there's no government, nothings illegal. That's when common sense comes into play.


Whose opinion did the chorus represent in Greek plays?

Usually the chorus represents the common people, the citizens, thus its opinion is either the common sense or -more often- a conservative perspective.


What role did Francis Bacon and Rene Descartes play in creating new approach to science?

They both contributed to the Scientific method. Francis Bacon did this to make sure that they did not having false thoughts/teachings. Descartes said to gain knowledge to follow those steps. They helped create a new approach to science. Over time, people started calling this new approach the scientific method.