Month: January 2019

The mathematical method is similar to the scientific method as they both revolve around an idea or hypothesis. You generate an idea that you wish to prove, then set about doing it. The differences in the two come from this point on. As mentioned previously, the mathematical method is completely theoretical and no experimentation is done. This is one of the major differences between the mathematical and scientific theory as with the scientific theory, experimentation is not only necessary but vital in either finding the truth or being proven wrong. The mathematical method being all theoretical also means that the answers that come from it are more absolute and many have been yet to be proven wrong.

As the scientific theory essentially aims to explain the worlds intricate operations through experimentation and documentation, all of which is conducted by people who have certain knowledge and ideas, we tend to either get results that are inaccurate or are completely disproven later down the line. However, the mathematical theory operates on the bases that everything on this planet follows the set of laws we have set out for it, this means that there are far fewer inaccuracies and fallacies when dealing with the mathematical method rather than the scientific. For example, initial thoughts on the behaviour of atoms were far from the understanding that we have now. This is as we now have far better technology than 100 years ago. However, with a few exceptions, mathematics has remained relatively stagnant, at least in terms of the fundamentals. This means that discoveries made centuries ago are still considered correct. This difference is absolution is what differentiates the two methods beyond the  obvious differences in their established processes.