Who Is Credited with Having Developed the Scientific Method

question 59

Multiple Choice

Who is credited with having developed the scientific method?

• A) Sir Walter Raleigh
• B) Sir Francis Bacon
• C) Sir Isaac Newton
• D) Sir Elton John

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