[Phys-L] Re: What is Scientific Process?

[ALVIN BACHMAN <bachman_28@MSN.COM>]

   To me, the crucial element in "Science" is the comparison of the p=
rediction of the behavior of the "real world" with what is actually o=
bserved.

   One consequence of this view is that scientific ideas must lead to=
 predictions that are "observable"

   The actual observation of behavior can be by experiment, or by obs=
ervation (eg Astronomy and Paleontology).

   Of course there are complications in "observing".  Considerations =
of consistency and simplicity are elements that must be taken into ac=
count.

Al Bachman
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