The scientific method is a fact finding method of gathering knowledge that was developed in the 17th century to search for the truth for cause and effect relationships in science. This method requiresobserving along with skepticism about what is being observed. Cognitive assumptions can be biased and filter how someone interprets information so a filter for facts is required. The scientific method requires creating hypotheses using induction because of observations. Experimental testing and measuring results for a hypotheses help determine what is true. Continued refinement of theories along with elimination of false ... (full story)