Scientific technique

A scientific technique is any systematic way of obtaining information about a scientific nature or to obtain a desired material or product. Scientific techniques can be divided in many different groups, e.g.:

1. Preparative techniques
   1. Synthesis techniques, e.g. the use of Grignard reagents in organic chemistry
   2. Growth techniques, e.g. crystal growth or cell cultures in biology
   3. Purification techniques e.g. those in chemistry
2. Measurement techniques
   1. Analysis techniques, e.g. ones that reveal atomic or molecular composition.
   2. Characterization techniques, e.g. ones that measure a certain property of a material.
   3. Imaging techniques, e.g. microscopy

See also

• Protocol (natural sciences)
• Scientific method