'Scientific method' definitions:
Definition of 'scientific method'
From: WordNet
noun
A method of investigation involving observation and theory to test scientific hypotheses
Definition of 'Scientific method'
From: GCIDE
- Scientific \Sci`en*tif"ic\, a. [F. scientifique; L. scientia science + facere to make.]
- 1. Of or pertaining to science; used in science; as, scientific principles; scientific apparatus; scientific observations. [1913 Webster]
- 2. Agreeing with, or depending on, the rules or principles of science; as, a scientific classification; a scientific arrangement of fossils. [1913 Webster]
- 3. Having a knowledge of science, or of a science; evincing science or systematic knowledge; as, a scientific chemist; a scientific reasoner; a scientific argument. [1913 Webster]
- Bossuet is as scientific in the structure of his sentences. --Landor. [1913 Webster]
- Scientific method, the method employed in exact science and consisting of: (a) Careful and abundant observation and experiment. (b) generalization of the results into formulated "Laws" and statements. [1913 Webster]