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scientific methodMathematical and experimental techniques employed in the natural sciences. Many empirical sciences, especially the social sciences, use mathematical tools borrowed from probability theory and statistics, together with such outgrowths of these as decision theory, game theory, utility theory, and operations research. Philosophers of science have addressed general methodological problems, such as the nature of scientific explanation and the justification of induction. See also Mill's methods. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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It seems that tectology is a scientific basis for the systems approach as a form of scientific knowledge and, together with general philosophic methodology (without replacing the latter), constitutes the general scientific methodology for the study of various systems. B5) Moreover, in scientific methodology, the investigator acquires knowledge supported by empirical data gathered through observation and experimentation. In her letter I found at least three significant deviations from sound scientific methodology. |
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