2007-11-05 03:40:28 · 8 answers · asked by Chevonte G 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Botany
Propose a hypothesis for experimentation.
2007-11-05 03:43:16 · answer #1 · answered by Steve C 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The 16th century philosopher Sir Francis Bacon, considered the founder of the scientific method, gave a pretty straightforward definition of science:
observation → induction → hypothesis → test hypothesis by experiment → proof/disproof → knowledge
This view of science, however, depends on two major philosophical assumptions: causality and induction, which must be accepted by faith. Many modern scientists are so ignorant of basic philosophy that they don’t even realize they have made these assumptions, although several philosophers, such as David Hume and Bertrand Russell, have pointed it out.
http://www.creationontheweb.com/content/view/3262
2007-11-05 07:05:20 · answer #2 · answered by a Real Truthseeker 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The first step is naming the problem/objective. Hypothesis is NOT the first step- you can't make an educated guess until you've stated what the purpose of the experiment is!
2007-11-05 03:52:27 · answer #3 · answered by rockinrisa 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Observation.
Facts come first.
It all starts with noticing something about the world. After that comes all the questions and all the explanations.
If you are going to ask why the sky is blue, then first you needed to observe and agree that the sky was indeed blue.
2007-11-05 04:15:47 · answer #4 · answered by Y!A-FOOL 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hypothesis (Ask a question) > Theory (Come up with a possible answer) > Test (Test your assumption, if it works woohoo, if it doesn't, go back to hypothesis)... it's a cycle!!
2007-11-05 03:45:23 · answer #5 · answered by Shadow Song 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Come up with a research question, like "why is the sky blue."
2007-11-05 03:42:58 · answer #6 · answered by decivilian 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
identify fully your objective/aim ?
2007-11-05 03:43:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hypothesis
2007-11-05 03:43:35 · answer #8 · answered by sahel578 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋