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What is the first step in the scientific method?
What is the first step in the scientific method?
- Presenting findings
- Observation/Question (correct)
- Conducting data collection
- Designing basic experiments
Why is a hypothesis necessary in the scientific method?
Why is a hypothesis necessary in the scientific method?
- To provide a possible answer based on research (correct)
- To present findings
- To verify the null hypothesis
- To conduct data collection
Which type of hypothesis is used to put forth an argument that can be shown to be incorrect beyond a reasonable doubt?
Which type of hypothesis is used to put forth an argument that can be shown to be incorrect beyond a reasonable doubt?
- Testable hypothesis
- Null hypothesis (correct)
- Alternative hypothesis
- Non-testable hypothesis
What is the purpose of an alternative hypothesis in an experiment?
What is the purpose of an alternative hypothesis in an experiment?
What does the scientific method involve as a series of steps to answer a question or solve problems?
What does the scientific method involve as a series of steps to answer a question or solve problems?
What is the second step in the scientific method after Observation/Question?
What is the second step in the scientific method after Observation/Question?
Which step in the scientific method involves designing experiments to verify the hypothesis?
Which step in the scientific method involves designing experiments to verify the hypothesis?
What type of hypothesis must be testable in order to proceed with an experiment?
What type of hypothesis must be testable in order to proceed with an experiment?
What is the final step in the scientific method after conducting experiments and analyzing data?
What is the final step in the scientific method after conducting experiments and analyzing data?
What is the purpose of conducting background research during the scientific method process?
What is the purpose of conducting background research during the scientific method process?
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