CAS ID #: 67-64-1. Summary: Acetone is a manufactured chemical that is also found naturally in the environment. It is a colorless liquid with a distinct smell and taste.It evaporates easily, is flammable, and dissolves in water.It is also called dimethyl ketone, 2-propanone, and beta-ketopropane. Acetone is used to make plastic, fibers, drugs, and other chemicals. It is also used to dissolve other substances.t evaporates easily, is flammable, and dissolves in water. It is also called dimethyl ketone, 2-propanone, and beta-ketopropane. Acetone is used to make plastic, fibers, drugs, and other chemicals. It is also used to dissolve other substances.
Validity and Reliability. . . . . The principles of validity and reliability are fundamental cornerstones of the scientific method. This article is a part of the guide:
Various dictionaries and online resources give a strict definition of the scientific method, relating the scientific process from beginning to end. Whilst these definitions are useful, they are very narrow and lead to many of the misunderstandings where the general public believes that science is infallible, and that scientists are always right.