Scientific method refers to a body of techniques for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge. To be termed scientific, a method of inquiry must be based on gathering observable, empirical and measurable evidence subject to specific principles of reasoning.
The Oxford English Dictionary says that scientific method is: "a method of procedure that has characterized natural science since the 17th century, consisting in systematic observation, measurement, and experiment, and the formulation, testing, and modification of hypotheses."
Although procedures vary from one field of inquiry to another, identifiable features distinguish scientific inquiry from other methods of obtaining knowledge. Scientific researchers propose hypotheses as explanations of phenomena, and design experimental studies to test these hypotheses. These steps must be repeatable, to predict future results. Theories that encompass wider domains of inquiry may bind many independently derived hypotheses together in a coherent, supportive structure. Theories, in turn, may help form new hypotheses or place groups of hypotheses into context.
Scientific inquiry is generally intended to be as objective as possible, to reduce biased interpretations of results. Another basic expectation is to document, archive and share all data and methodology so they are available for careful scrutiny by other scientists, giving them the opportunity to verify results by attempting to reproduce them. This practice, called full disclosure, also allows statistical measures of the reliability of these data to be established.
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So, before making any decision or policy, scientists need to be refered to.
Another warning for this year EARTH DAY! Lets we talk about the earth that borrowed to us temporarily and will be inherited by our generations. Scientist and artist, politician and academician, public and leaders all try to save the earth.
Why Air Hitam Forest Reserve is Important?
Every month one school near Air Hitam Forest Reserve will organise activities understanding nature and forest ecology guided by Professor from UPM. This activity can be part of their LADAP (Latihan dalam Perkhidmatan).
Air Hitam Forest Reserve can be an outdoor laboratory for schools for teaching biodiversity and ecology. Beside that a team building activities also can be done in Air Hitam Forest Reserve.
I am sure there is on going research on durian not only on the fruits, tree and varieties but also the taste, smell and thorn. basic science research is important. one day japanese will like durian
Many employee do not trust their employer except paying the salary, then they work as instructed or according their job specifications.
http://www.upm.edu.my/?kat=1&aktvt=berita&kod=201104050951224071721654221
But some like to follow but not to collaborate. the worth thing they steal all from their model, trendsetter or idol and make them as theirs. Is this because of the education system?
