1.3. Scientific Method

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What is the scientific method?

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The scientific method is a process used to investigate the unknown, involving evidence and testing.

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Why do scientists use the scientific method?

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Scientists use the scientific method to find information and to answer questions in a similar way.

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What is the first step of the scientific method?

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Make observations.

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What should you do after making observations in the scientific method?

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Identify a question you would like to answer based on the observation.

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What is the third step in the scientific method?

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Find out what is already known about your observation (research).

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What is a hypothesis in the context of the scientific method?

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A hypothesis is a proposed explanation or answer to a question that can be tested.

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What is the fifth step of the scientific method?

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Test the hypothesis.

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What is a key feature of the scientific method regarding experiments?

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Scientists can reproduce another scientist's experiments.

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What do almost all versions of the scientific method include?

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They include steps such as making observations, identifying questions, researching, forming hypotheses, and testing hypotheses.