scientific method

Scientific method

Testing ideas

Gathering data

Interpreting data

Hypothesis

Expected results/ observations

Actual results/ observations

Compare the expected results with the actual results and review you hypotheses

Exploration and discovery

Making observations

Asking questions

Sharing data

Finding inspiration

Exploring the literature

Community analysis and feedback

Coming up with new ideas to build a theory

Feedback

Replication

Discussion with colleagues

Publication

Benefits and outcomes

Develop technology

Build knowledge

Satisfy curiosity

Solve everyday problems

Adress societal issues

Inform policy