| Name | Denotes stages, procedural theories and the system of science. |
| Purpose & Objective | To obtain, refine, extend and apply knowledge through problem origination, prevention, solution and challenge of solution. Curiosity, a healthy skepticism, etc. finds the problem. |
| Division of Method | The master method of all human knowledge methods. |
| Stages | The general pattern of the major types of mental activity usually aided by physical actions. |
| Sequential | There are 11 major stages that are sequential and progressive. These stages are arranged in order of usual use but may be followed with flexibly. |
| Repeatable | Stages are so basic and repeatable that they are not likely to change. |
| Range | Universal to all nature and human activity. |
| Reliability Factor | Most reliable of all knowledge methods. |
| Application | Usually follow techniques, procedural principles and theories, high personal attributes and thinking skills of the research communities. Flexibility or “anything goes” is often essential. |
