The scientific method is what scientists do when doing science. Simplistically, it seems self-evident that the scientific method works because scientists use it, and science progresses. read more
Thus Scientific Method works as a means of replication of the discover's work. This is crucial, but it has nothing to do with discovery. The idea that methods are used for discovery is a ruse, of Scientists that make it appear as if they are objective (whatever that is). read more
Whether you are doing a science fair project, a classroom science activity, independent research, or any other hands-on science inquiry understanding the steps of the scientific method will help you focus your scientific question and work through your observations and data to answer the question as well as possible. read more