The Scientific Method

August

Are conspiracy theories a misnomer for conspiracy narratives?

August 27, 2021

By B

Are conspiracy theories a misnomer for conspiracy narratives? Sometimes yes, other times no. A true theory explains the observed: the scientific method. A theory will predict outcomes. A test can be constructed to disprove the theory. To be rational, there is no preferred theory (more true). All theories...

August

How do I know if something is falsifiable using the scientific method?

August 3, 2021

In Quick Observations, The Scientific Method

By B

How do I know if something is falsifiable using the scientific method? Is there a test that you could establish for the hypothesis that would produce specific, i.e. measurable, or concrete, outcomes? Can the hypothesis predict a specific result? Before the test, you use your hypothesis to...