The Scientific Method

[Julian Gibbs]

     Inductive reasoning:
        Formulate hypothesis
        Apply for grant
        Perform experiments or gather data to test hypothesis
        Alter data to fit hypothesis
        Publish

     Deductive reasoning:
        Formulate hypothesis
        Apply for grant
        Perform experiments or gather data to test hypothesis
        Alter hypothesis to fit data
        Publish


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     S. Julian Gibbs, DDS, PhD                           Voice 615-322-3190
     Professor of Radiology                                FAX 615-322-3764
     Vanderbilt University Medical Center
     Nashville TN 37232-2675      mailto:julian.gibbs at mcmail.vanderbilt.edu
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