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What are the four scientific methods to acquire knowledge? Please describe the essential characteristics of each.

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This is an explanation defining the characteristics of each of the scientific methods in acquiring knowledge.

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The four scientific methods associated with acquiring knowledge are predicated upon the actual scientific method used in science. First, scientists must observe and use their perception through observation, to determine facts (empirically true or false statements). This is the first step in scientifically acquiring knowledge as this step provides the basis for the next step, ...

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