> The "Scientific Method" is
>
> - Observe "facts" / "reality"
> - Make a calculated guess as to a model that explains what you see.
> - Make a falsifiable* prediction from your model of how reality should
> behave.
> - Create an experiment that tests your prediction.
> - Observe results (which is step 1) & start again.

One 'nice' result: math in all its forms (algebra, statistics, geometry,
calculus, etc) is definitely *not* science according to this definition
(because - by itself - it has no implications in reality).

Wouter van Ooijen

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