The Scientific Method Flashcards
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Observation
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Scientists begin by observing a phenomenon.
2
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Ask a Question
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Scientists then identify a problem or ask a question based on the observation.
3
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Hypothesize
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Formulate an educated guess or a possible explanation that will be proven incorrect or correct by the experimentation results.
4
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Experiment
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Scientists design and conduct an experiment to test their hypothesis.
5
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Analyze Data and Results
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Scientists analyze the data given from the experiment to determine the whether to support or refute their hypothesis.
6
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Draw a Conclusion
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Based on the analysis, the scientist draw conclusions about the validity of the hypothesis.
