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The Scientific Method
Think Like a Scientist!
PURPOSE
Ask Questions
Ask yourself "What do I want to learn more about?" or
"I wonder what might happen if...?"
RESEARCH
Gather Information
Research information to help you better understand your science topic.
HYPOTHESIS
Make a Hypothesis
Make a hypothesis, or educated guess, that you think answers your question.
EXPERIMENT
Conduct an Experiment
Plan a procedure and follow the steps to test your hypothesis.
ANALYSIS
Observe & Record Results
Make observations, reflect on your results, and draw conclusions.
CONCLUSION
Share Results
Communicate your results by presenting your experiment, observations, and conclusions.
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