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Re: "scientific method"

To: J D <gr792@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: "scientific method"
From: chow@eng.usf.edu
Date: Fri, 30 May 2003 18:50:04 -0400 (EDT)
Have you used the "scientific method" for EVERY SINGLE THING ON YOUR CAR? Have 
you used this method to prove every fact you know, or have you asked some 
questions on the way?

Christopher Chow

Quoting J D <gr792@yahoo.com>:

> I sympathize with you, as difficult as it is to make a
> gas catch, we should probably petition for SAE to give
> us cars so we don't have to do any thinking or work. 
> Is there noone on your team that can figure this out? 
> Sorry, I must still be thinking that this is a design
> and performance COMPETITION.  
> 
> The benefits from science/engineering are dramatic and
> widespread. 
> 
> By using scientific principles, man has pulled back
> the curtain of ignorance and advanced the quality of
> life for millions of people. With these achievements,
> science justifiably deserves a good reputation. 
> Taking a closer look, the essence of science is the
> scientific method where a hypothesis is tested by
> experiment. That is, 
> 
> 1) State the question 
> 2) Form a hypothesis 
> 3) Do experiments 
> 4) Interpret data and draw conclusions 
> 5) Revise theory (go back to step 2) 
> 
> Have you tried this method yet?  It is quite a popular
> tool.
> 
> Considering this is taught to most 6th grade general
> science classes and reiterated in different forms when
> pursuing ANY life experience and or our college
> degrees, with utmost respect, if you can't figure out
> how to make a gas catch, I would question the
> integrity and overall safety of vehicle you have
> built.  

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