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What is the scientific method?

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A systematic process used for scientific investigation, involving observation, hypothesis formation, experimentation, and conclusion.

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What is a hypothesis?

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An educated guess or prediction about the outcome of an experiment.

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What comes after making observations in the scientific method?

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Formulating a hypothesis.

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What is the purpose of an experiment in the scientific method?

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To test the hypothesis and gather data.

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What is the first step in the scientific method?

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Ask a question based on observations.

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What do you do after conducting an experiment?

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Analyze the data and draw conclusions.

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What is the final step of the scientific method?

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Report and share results.

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Why is it important to conduct research before forming a hypothesis?

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To gather background information and understand the topic better.

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What is an observation?

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The act of noticing and describing events or processes in a careful, orderly way.

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What is the role of data in the scientific method?

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Data is used to support or refute the hypothesis.