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What is the next step after making new observations and studying previous data in the scientific method?

Testing the hypothesis with an experiment

Developing a hypothesis (correct)

Seeking input from various sources

Reporting findings in scientific journals

Why is it important for other scientists to attempt to duplicate or dismiss published findings?

To generate more observations for the same hypothesis

To reject the hypothesis without further testing

To validate the reliability of the findings (correct)

To avoid reporting findings in scientific journals

What happens if a prediction based on a hypothesis does not occur during testing?

The hypothesis is revised and retested

The hypothesis is rejected (correct)

The experiment is considered incomplete

The experiment is repeated with different variables

How are hypotheses typically formulated in the scientific method?

By using input from various sources Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of observation in the scientific method?

To gather information about a phenomenon Signup and view all the answers

Which type of reasoning is typically used in developing a hypothesis?

Inductive reasoning Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic should experimental data have to be considered valid?

Observable and objective Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical next step after making new observations and studying previous data in the scientific process?

Formulating a hypothesis Signup and view all the answers

In an experiment, what does the control group provide for comparison?

A known baseline for comparison Signup and view all the answers

In the scientific process, what role does 'experiment/observation' play in relation to the hypothesis?

Testing the hypothesis Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a 'scientific theory' from a 'scientific principle/law' according to the text?

The challenges to validity Signup and view all the answers

How do many experiments and observations contribute to a scientific theory?

By providing a wide range of data Signup and view all the answers