The history of scientific method considers changes in the methodology of scientific inquiry, not the history of science itself. The development of rules for scientific reasoning has … See more

Rationality embodies the essence of sound reasoning, a cornerstone not only in philosophical discourse but also in the realms of science and practical decision-making. According to the traditional viewpoint, rationality serves a dual purpose: it governs … See more

Scientific inquiry generally aims to obtain knowledge in the form of testable explanations that scientists can use to predict the … See more

Overview
The scientific method is the process by which science is carried out. As in other areas of inquiry, science (through the scientific method) … See more

Honesty, openness, and falsifiability
The unfettered principles of science are to strive for accuracy and the creed of honesty; openness already being a matter of degrees. Openness is restricted by the general rigour of scepticism. And of course the matter of non … See more

Hypothetico-deductive method
The hypothetico-deductive model, or hypothesis-testing method, or "traditional" scientific method is, … See more

Confirmation theory
During the course of history, one theory has succeeded another, and some have suggested further work while others have seemed content just … See more