EDUCATION (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -The scientific method is the process of objectively establishing facts through testing and experimentation. The basic process involves making an observation, forming a hypothesis, making a prediction, conducting an experiment and finally analyzing the results.

Detailed explanation-2: -Ibn al-Haytham (965–1039). A polymath, considered by some to be the father of modern scientific methodology, due to his emphasis on experimental data and reproducibility of its results.

Detailed explanation-3: -An Example of the Scientific Method Your toaster fails to toast the bread. The observation you make from this problem is that your toaster won’t toast. The question, in this case, is, “Why isn’t my toaster working?” The hypothesis should be a potential explanation or answer to the question.

Detailed explanation-4: -Ask a question. Form a hypothesis, or testable explanation. Make a prediction based on the hypothesis. Test the prediction.

Detailed explanation-5: -The process of observing, asking questions, and seeking answers through tests and experiments is not unique to any one field of science. In fact, the scientific method is applied broadly in science, across many different fields.