method is a logical and rational order of steps by which
that they alone can yield true knowledge about man and
scientists come to conclusions about the world around
society'.
them. The scientific method helps to organise thoughts
In the 'pure' or hard sciences like physics and
and procedures so that scientists can be confident in
mathematics, personal beliefs or perspectives hardly
the answers they find. Scientists use observations,
matter, but in the 'softer' sciences like medicine, psychology
hypotheses, and deductions to make these conclusions.
or sociology there are always several perspectives on
In essence, it is about logical reasoning combined with
what is 'reality'. Robert Pearl, MD said: 'Doctors on the far
testing to achieve on the best possible answer to a
"art" side of the spectrum maintain that every patient and
problem at any given time