The Scientific Method

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Which of the following is the correct order of steps in the scientific method, starting from identifying a problem?

Identify Problem -> Gather Information -> Formulate Hypothesis -> Design & Experiment -> Record & Organize Data -> Analyze Data -> Draw Conclusion (correct)
Identify Problem -> Gather Information -> Analyze Data -> Formulate Hypothesis -> Design & Experiment -> Record & Organize Data -> Draw Conclusion
Identify Problem -> Design & Experiment -> Gather Information -> Formulate Hypothesis -> Record & Organize Data -> Analyze Data -> Draw Conclusion
Identify Problem -> Formulate Hypothesis -> Gather Information -> Design & Experiment -> Record & Organize Data -> Analyze Data -> Draw Conclusion

Formulating a hypothesis comes before gathering information in the scientific method.

False (B)

After designing an experiment, what is the next crucial step in the scientific method?

Record and organize data

The scientific method involves identifying a problem, gathering information, and then ______ a hypothesis.

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How does observation play a role in the first step of the scientific method?

It allows for identifying a problem you would like to solve. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Designing an experiment always comes after recording and organizing data.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

In the scientific method, what action follows data analysis?

Draw conclusion Signup and view all the answers

When starting the scientific method, you should first identify a ______ and formulate a question.

problem Signup and view all the answers

During which stage of the scientific method do you create an investigation with variables?

Design and experiment (C) Signup and view all the answers

Match the following steps of the scientific method with their descriptions:

Gather Information = Research existing knowledge related to the problem. Formulate a Hypothesis = Develop a testable explanation for the problem. Analyze Data = Interpret the collected data (e.g., graphs, statistics). Draw Conclusion = Summarize and interpret the results of the experiment. Signup and view all the answers

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Identify a Problem

The initial step in the scientific method where you recognize a phenomenon or unanswered question.

Scientific Method

A systematic approach to understanding the natural world, involving observation, experimentation, and analysis.

Gather Information

After identifying a problem, it involves gathering existing data, research and facts related to that problem.

Formulate a Hypothesis

A testable explanation or prediction based on initial observations and information; a tentative answer to a question.