In terms of reliability of understanding reality, how does the scientific method compare with Buddhist insight practice?

*Posted based on a requested edit to this question* The modern "scientific method ", perhaps as espoused in Karl Popper's "The Logic of Scientific Discovery ", is seen today by many, especially in the West, as the "gold standard" for reliable investigation into the nature of reality. However, Buddhism -- in particular insight practices -- appears to propose an alternate approach to a similar goal. How do these methodologies compare, in terms of approach and reliability?