After reading about the scientific method, explain why it's important to follow the steps outlined in the scientific method carefully. How can researchers prevent mistakes and errors in their experiments? A good answer should include the following: Importance: So that the results would be due to the specific variables tested and not due to something else So that other researchers could follow the steps and carry out the same experiments Prevent mistakes: Carefully selecting variables Following the steps outlined in the procedure Carefully and accurately measuring quantitative data