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“One entry found for scientific method. Main Entry: scientific method Function: noun : the rules and procedures for the pursuit of knowledge involving the finding and stating of a problem, the collection of facts through observation and experiment, and the making and testing of ideas that need to be proven right or wrong” (merriam-webster, 2007).
This might help explain what it really means. You can have many variables, i.e., x, y, z, and so on. However, when too many variables are added, statistics uses a term known as degrees of freedom. In conclution, it helps to site your statements so you don’t mess inform people.
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