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Communicating
Presenting observations in an organized way (often involves rearranging data or putting them in a new order).
Classifying
Sorting objects or ideas into groups on the basis of observations.
Experimenting
Performing activities to test an inference, prediction, hypothesis, or model (involves recognizing what conditions might affect outcome).
Hypothesizing
Suggesting a possible solution to a problem, based on present knowledge and experience (often called making an “educated guess”.
Inferring
Drawing a conclusion from facts or observation.
Interpreting
Analysing results to look for a pattern; making generalizations about observations.
what are the steps to the scientific method
Identify the problem. 2. Make a hypothesis. 3. Design and perform an experiment to test the hypothesis. 4. Interpret and analyse results. 5. Communicate procedures, observations, and conclusions to other scientists.