Commentary: Discourse on the methods of science

Creator

Jose R. Velasco, University of the Philippines Los Banos
Arcelia A. Alejar, University of the Philippines Los Banos
Maribel L. Dionisio-Sese, University of the Philippines Los Banos

Issue Date

4-2000

Abstract

The paper presents a bird's-eye view of the development of scientific methods. Compared with the relatively flexible methods used in natural history studies, the experimental method is less flexible because conditions in the trials are more rigidly controlled. However, increased precision in the experimental method has enabled the physical sciences to advance tremendously, making major contributions to theory and the practical arts. Limitations of the methods are also pointed out. The essence of scientific research is cursorily presented.

Source or Periodical Title

Philippine Agricultural Scientist, The (Formerly: The Philippine Agriculturist)

ISSN

0031-7454

Volume

83

Issue

2

Page

215-219

Document Type

Article

College

College of Agriculture and Food Science (CAFS)

Frequency

quarterly

Physical Description

references

Language

English

Recommended Citation

Velasco, Jose R.; Alejar, Arcelia A.; and Dionisio-Sese, Maribel L., "Commentary: Discourse on the methods of science" (2000). Journal Article. 5935.
https://www.ukdr.uplb.edu.ph/journal-articles/5935

En – AGROVOC descriptors

RESEARCH; SCIENCES; METHODOLOGY; RESEARCH METHODS; EXPERIMENTATION; OBSERVATION; CORRELATION; COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS; DATA ANALYSIS