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( Scientific method)
Astronomy
Astrophysics&_160;· Cosmology
Galactic astronomy&_160;· Planetary geology
Planetary science&_160;· Stellar astronomy Although procedures vary from one field of inquiry to another, identifiable features distinguish scientific inquiry from other methodologies of knowledge. Scientific researchers propose hypotheses as explanations of phenomena, and design experimental studies to test these hypotheses. These steps must be repeatable in order to dependably predict any future results. Theories that encompass wider domains of inquiry may bind many independently derived hypotheses together in a coherent, supportive structure. This in turn may help form new hypotheses or place groups of hypotheses into context. Among other facets shared by the various fields of inquiry is the conviction that the process must be objective to reduce biased interpretations of the results. Another basic expectation is to document, archive and share all data and methodology so they are available for careful scrutiny by other scientists, thereby allowing other researchers 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. Scientific method follows the laws of logic first defined by Greek philosopher Aristotle (384–322 BCE).[6] Aristotle perfected observation and classification based on analysis, and set the stage for theory based on observation, which remains today's standard for scientific thought.[7][8]
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