Theoretic (globular) Method:
Invented Hypothesis (made up by scientist) -> Testing to Corroborate Hypothesis -> Conclusion (modified version of original hypothesis to fit evidence)
Zetetic Method:
Zetetic Meditations reveal either
The "immediate and demonstrable causes" of the phenomena in question (i.e., no a priori theorising) - no further investigation
OR
a set of "manifest and undeniable facts" of the matter, in which case:
Facts derived from ZM -> stringent logical analysis ("what is naturally and fairly deducible therefrom").
More info available at:
http://www.sacred-texts.com/earth/za/za04.htmTheoretic method is the process of attempting to bolster a preconceived hypothesis, with selective attention to evidence which supports the case (this is how globularism came about).
Zetetic method provides direct access to the actual truth, through the dual procedure: Zetetic Meditation followed by Logical Analysis.
(This is how the true shape of the Earth was discovered).
The difference in method is important!
NB: The Zetetic Process, in full, is a two-fold investigative method. Unresolved classes of facts revealed by Zetetic Meditations are subjected to the second part of the proecdure, logical analysis.