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# The Scientific Method This document outlines the steps of the scientific method. ## 1. Defining the Problem **a) Situation:** Often introduced in class, this involves gaining knowledge of a phenomenon through observation or research. **b) Summary/Observation:** Summarize the situation in your...

# The Scientific Method This document outlines the steps of the scientific method. ## 1. Defining the Problem **a) Situation:** Often introduced in class, this involves gaining knowledge of a phenomenon through observation or research. **b) Summary/Observation:** Summarize the situation in your own words. **c) Scientific Question:** Ask a question about the phenomenon that will guide your experiment. ## 2. Choosing a Scenario **a) Hypothesis:** A tentative answer to the scientific question. * **Example:** I think that... * **Reasoning:** Because... **b) Manipulations:** A description of actions to be performed during the experiment. * **Steps:** Number each step. * **Verbs:** Use infinitive verbs. * **Phrases:** Write short, precise, and concise phrases. * **Line Breaks:** Start each step on a new line to create a list. **c) Materials:** Create a list of the materials needed for the experiment. *Note: Creating a protocol involves combining manipulations and materials.*