“There is a gap between the scientific method as an ideal and the scientific method in practice.”

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There is a gap between the scientific method as an ideal and the scientific method in practice
Introduction
It is normal to have a variation between the expected and actual results and this happens in experiments which is normal to some extent. The variation and results should however have a very thin line of the margin of error as the actual results should be near what the experiments expected in the beginning. This happens in the scientific applications where the methods proposed as ideal are different from what is in practice. Experiments in the laboratory are made in ideal situations and they therefore have no limitations as there can be manipulation of the results through controlling and creating the ideal conditions that will reduce the success rate. This in turn makes sure that the results realized are perfect and the assumption in this case is the fact that in practice there will be the same results (Bhattacherjee 58). This is however a misplaced conception that is not valid as reality has many limitations and challenges experienced in the application and real process that comes forth. To some extent, the statement on the existence of a gap between the scientific method as an ideal and the scientific method in practice is true. The scientists build a perfect image and perception in the minds of the audience where they convince the audience on the success of what they reveal after research. The assumptions made are that the implementation process would be smooth and that those handling the scientific discovery will be the only ones to make use of the discovery.

To create an idea in the best possible surroundings is expected to have ideal results but the application and implementation of the same ideas are different from what was in the lab. Challenges and unseen circumstances contribute to the level of success during and after the implementation of the ideas.
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The theory of knowledge makes assumptions on the ideal situations that exist in relation to the scientific methods and ideas released to the world. There are limitations that come into play and the basic one is the character of law meaning that the other discoveries about nature or any other aspect should come into play when making new information (Stodden 127). Everything should not be taken literally and there is a need to consider the expressions used in a science laboratory so that they do not become ridiculous when reality sets in. it also suggests that the scientific methods are idiomatic expressions and they should never be taken in the literal meaning as there is no straight line or method through which science is done which will lead to a low level of misconceptions.
There is a difference that exists in the way that scientists obtain the information and the way that they explain the information to the public. This is because of the research, exploration and process are different from the methodology used in delivering hence the discrepancies that exist and the differences between the realities. One of the assumptions that the layman person does is that during the application process they should go step by step during the hypothetical process and approach. Interpretation of the results released to the public is less than what was revealed in the beginning. The impression that scientists give the audience is that the application will be easier while assuming that they assume that the layperson might understand all that requires in the process. They do not communicate all the information to the public nor reduce the failure of challenges (Ritchie 61). The practical approximates should be communicated in the right manner to reduce the incidence of error. The uncertainty of results is also reduced to some extent which increases the success rate of the application of the scientific process.
All hypotheses applied during the scientific methods reduces the impact of failure which is applicable in the delivery of the scientific methods.it is right also to state the limitations of the study that will help in improving the rate of success of the scientific methods. The improvement in the different areas of the human life comes through the formalities through the mathematical results in place (Ritchie 59). There are problems and issues that come from the scientific methods which include the misconduct of the researchers and the skeptical hypothesis applied which might be hard to assume in real life during the application process. Delivery and handling of the results from the laboratory requires commitment and maturity as well as reducing scientific method as ideal and that in practice.
Most people have a belief system in science and lay some form of reliance on science as their benefits got from scientific. This is despite the assumption that the ideality of the science and what is actually on the ground. Science is ideal for human life due to the many benefits that come from such an association and conduct of activities which is why there gaps that exist do not reduce the number of scientific experiments conducted on a daily basis.
Conclusion
To some extent the statement is correct as what is on the ground is not what is invented in the scientific laboratories after conducting the experiments. All scientific methods are a trial and error basis that requires confirmation after thorough testing and ensuring that it is functional in all ways. For instance, drugs tested in the laboratory may have a larger effect as the cell used in the testing is preserved through chemicals while on the other hand when it comes to the human body, there are unexpected changes as the human body is alive and there are multiple systems in the body that trigger the reactions (Bhattacherjee 38). The only hope that exists for science is that they should be using real life experiments in the research centers as opposed to using animals. Science contributes to the human life as it is currently and therefore one cannot do without it. The suggestion of the study would be to get more facts in a piece of information before releasing it to the audience. It will help reduce the gap between the reality during the application process and the theory of science as experimented in the laboratory. Science is ideal if taken in the right context and used for the right reasons as there will be relevance during practice. It also reduces the margin of error and increases the trust that people have towards the scientific methods and applications to different areas in the human needs. The level of trust that people attach to scientific research is more than on any other as the perceived and real benefits that come from such an association contribute to the lives and status of the lives of human and animals as well.
Works Cited
Bhattacherjee, Anol. “Social science research: principles, methods, and practices.” (2012): 38-67.
Ritchie, Jane, et al., eds. Qualitative research practice: A guide for social science students and researchers. Sage, (2013): 55-89.
Stodden, Victoria. “The scientific method in practice: Reproducibility in the computational sciences.” (2010): 121-132.