The Scientific Method

The scientific method is a detailed, empirical problem-solving process used by biologists and other scientists. This iterative approach involves formulating a question based on observation, developing a testable potential explanation for the observation (called a hypothesis), making and testing predictions based on the hypothesis, and using the ...

The scientific method is a detailed, stepwise process for answering questions.

It begins with observations. For example, a scientist observes that slugs destroy some cabbages, but not those growing near garlic.

These observations raise a question: could garlic be used to keep slugs from damaging a cabbage patch?

To answer this ...