Question

Who created the scientific method?

Answer 1

Francis Bacon was the one who invented the scientific method!

Answer 2

The correct answer is option A, Francis Bacon

Francis Bacon’s method of investigation through the application of inductive reasoning is called the scientific method. Unlike previous methods of induction, Bacon’s method was much more complex and it involves the process of making generalizations based on the observations. The step wise description of the method is given below:

a) Step 1 describes the requirement of the experiment to make a systematic observation

b) Step 2 Analysing the existing data

c) Step 3 Gathering new data

d) Step 4 Need to specify special conditions such as exceptional instance, assumptions, scope of research/study etc.  

e) Step 5 conclude the study with the support of empirical data