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What is the first step in the scientific method?
What typically follows the observation phase in the scientific method?
When a hypothesis is repeatedly tested and found to be true, what does it evolve into?
What is the purpose of a controlled experiment?
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What can happen to a tested hypothesis after experimentation?
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The Scientific Method
- Observation: The starting point of the scientific method, using senses to describe an object.
- Classification: Placing observations into groups based on shared characteristics.
- Inference: Using logical reasoning to draw conclusions from observations.
- Measurement: Quantifying observations to gain a more precise understanding.
- Problem Identification: Recognizing a question or issue arising from observations.
- Hypothesis: A possible explanation for an observation, which can be tested.
- Experimentation: Designing and carrying out tests to evaluate a hypothesis.
- Results: The outcomes of an experiment, used to support or refute the hypothesis.
- Theory: A well-supported explanation for a phenomenon, based on repeated experimental verification of related hypotheses.
- Law or Principle: A statement describing a consistently observed pattern in nature, often derived from a well-established theory.
- Controlled Experiment: A parallel experiment where all factors except the one being tested are kept constant, ensuring a reliable comparison.
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Test your knowledge on the key elements of the scientific method, including observation, classification, inference, and experimentation. This quiz will challenge you to apply these concepts and understand their significance in scientific inquiry.
