There are certain studies that can be made that do not require the use of the scientific method. One instance is asking people to take a survey. Using questions as to whether they agree or disagree with a statement or “what do they like better?” are prime examples of a survey. This is what Scott describes as a use of aesthetics or known as a “way of knowing. (Scott 2009:3).” Going back to the religious standpoint, religious knowledge is one way of knowing that does not involve science. Scott uses one example for Christian beliefs based on the New Testament of the Bible. The authors of the books of the New Testament were all inspired by God which would cause those of Christian belief to follow what the authors wrote as truth. (Scott
There are certain studies that can be made that do not require the use of the scientific method. One instance is asking people to take a survey. Using questions as to whether they agree or disagree with a statement or “what do they like better?” are prime examples of a survey. This is what Scott describes as a use of aesthetics or known as a “way of knowing. (Scott 2009:3).” Going back to the religious standpoint, religious knowledge is one way of knowing that does not involve science. Scott uses one example for Christian beliefs based on the New Testament of the Bible. The authors of the books of the New Testament were all inspired by God which would cause those of Christian belief to follow what the authors wrote as truth. (Scott