Assertion: scientific method | /r/CapableOf | form hypothesis
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text: In terms of science, the scientific method is a process used to step through the task of examining patterns in the world, forming a hypothesis that explain these patterns, and then gathering data to test the hypothesis.
text: A scientific mind-set takes as its inspiration the scientific method, which at its core is a recipe for learning about the world in a systematic, replicable way: start with some general question based on your experience; form a hypothesis that would resolve the puzzle and that also generates a testable prediction; gather data to test your prediction; and finally, evaluate your hypothesis relative to competing hypotheses.