The document outlines the criteria for scientific research and theory, including that results must be objective and based on facts, not opinions. Research must also be parsimonious, autonomous from outside influence, published publicly so others can check and repeat experiments, assessed critically by the scientific community through peer review, able to correct mistakes and change over time, and admit that findings might not be certain. The cycle of scientific research is also described as moving from theory to collecting data through empirical research and analysis to induction and deduction.