Chapter 1.3, Problem 15SSC

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reason due to which scientists do not use a standard set of steps for every investigation conducted by them needs to be explained.

Concept introduction:

A quest to discover the solution to a question by practicing the scientific method (or process) is described as scientific investigation.

Answer to Problem 15SSC

Standard steps are not applicable (or applied) to every scientific investigation.

Explanation of Solution

Someone who conducts (or leads) scientific research/investigation to advance knowledge in the field of interest, called a scientist. Also, they explore unique ideas and collect evidence to prove/disprove previous theories.

In any scientific investigation, scientists do not use a standard set of steps for every investigation they conduct because every scientific investigation has different (or unique) nature. Scientists use different and pre-planned steps before every investigation to ensure their outputs. Also, using a standard set of steps would not be a practical way to discover solutions that scientists or investigators seek.

Conclusion

The nature of every scientific investigation is not similar.