CI - Review the Scientific Method (Lesson)

Review the Scientific Method

 

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Observe natural phenomena; formulate hypothesis; test hypothesis via rigorous experiment; not valid, modify hypothesis; valid, establish theory based on repeated validation of resultsSteps in the Scientific Method

  • Observation and description of a phenomenon.
  • Formulation of a hypothesis (use an if, then statement). For example, "If I use a high nitrogen fertilizer, then the plants will grow faster." 
  • Test the hypothesis by analyzing the results of observations or by predicting and observing the existence of new phenomena that follow from the hypothesis.
  • Establish a theory based on repeated verification of the results.

 

 

 

 

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