Scientific method in research, significance, stepts

1. Scientific Method- Need and
Significance
Ajitha T A
1st Semester M.Ed
SPS, MGU

2. Scientific Method
Scientific Method refers to a
standardized set of techniques for
building scientific knowledge, such
as
how to make valid observations,
how to interpret results, and
how to generalize those results.

3. Scientific Method Definition
The scientific method is better thought
of as a set of “methods” or different
techniques used to prove or
disprove one or more
hypotheses.’
A hypothesis is a proposed explanation
for observed phenomena. These
phenomena are, in general,
empirical—that is, they are gathered
by observation and/or

4. Scientific research
Scientific research is a critical tool for
successfully navigating our complex
world. ... In contrast to other methods
that people use to understand the
behavior of others, such as intuition
and personal experience,
The hallmark of scientific research is
that there is evidence to support a
claim.

5. Scientific Method

6. The scientific method has five
basic steps, plus one feedback
step:
1. Make an observation.
2. Ask a question.
3. Form a hypothesis, or testable
explanation.
4. Make a prediction based on the
hypothesis.
5. Test the prediction.
6. Iterate: use the results to make new
hypotheses or predictions

7. Significance of Scientific Method
in Research
1. Scientific Method helps the research
to be more Generalized.

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2. It helps to variables to kept
Controlled

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3. It keep the research more Rigorous
in nature .

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4.The research will be Empirical under
a Scientific approach

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5. It helps the research procedure
more Systematic

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6. It keeps the Reliability of the outcome
of the Research.

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7. Its proves the Validity of the research
work.

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8. Employs hypothesis

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9. The research will be more Analytical
& Accurate with the help of scientific
research

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10. Credibility of research will increase.

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11. Thesis will be Critical in nature

18. Conclusion
The scientific method attempts to
minimize the influence of bias or
prejudice in the experimenter. It
provides an objective,
standardized approach to
conducting experiments and, in
doing so, improves their results.