scientific revolution
the diffusion of the scientific method
the scientific revolution
started in western Europe from 1550-1700. it was the period of great advances in scientific discoveries. Galileo and Kepler where huge figures in the scientific revolution. many scientific discoveries where made in this time period.it gradually helped develop astronomy, physics, chemistry, and biology. they engaged in long observations and experiments in order to solve scientific problems. allot of developments in the middle ages helped make the scientific revolution.
important people
Nicolas copernicus
He discovered that the Earth moves. And that it revolves around the sun. His model was not entirely correct he still built a foundation for other scientist to improve.
Isaac newton
he discovered gravity. he built a basis for modern physics. he invented calculus. he was an English philosopher and a mathematician.
Galileo galilei
he improved the telescope. he investigated the laws of motion. helped people understand the world and the universe.
scientific method
a method of investigating a problem in which you make observations, experiments, or you make other relevant data to make a hypothesis to solve the problem. it consists of seven steps
- question
- research
- hypothesis
- method
- data
- observation
- conclusion