Why the Scientific Method Matters

The problem:

• Gut feelings and assumptions often fool us.

The fix:

• The scientific method gives us a repeatable way to test ideas, find truth, and avoid bias.

How:

• Ask: Start with a clear question.
• Guess: Make a testable prediction.
• Test: Run a fair experiment.
• See: Gather and measure results.
• Decide: Compare results to your guess.
• Share: Tell others what you learned.

The value:

• Clarity: Turns curiosity into answers.
• Trust: Builds evidence, not opinion.
• Progress: Fuels discoveries from vaccines to smartphones.

Bottom line:

• We need to trust academic scientists. They are experts in their fields of study. They use the scientific method as the world’s most reliable tool for figuring out what’s real. Let’s trust them please.