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Scientific Method Basics

The scientific method is a systematic process used to investigate natural phenomena, involving observation, hypothesis formulation, experimentation, and analysis to draw conclusions. Experimental design refers to the structured approach in planning an experiment, ensuring that variables are controlled and results are reliable and valid.

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The scientific method is a fundamental approach used in scientific inquiry to explore questions and test ideas. It begins with observations that lead to questions, followed by the formulation of hypotheses that can be tested through carefully designed experiments. The results of these experiments ar...

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

Example: Noticing that plants grow taller in sunlight.

Hypothesis
A proposed explanation for a phenomenon, which can be tested through experiments.

Example: If plants receive more sunlight, then they will grow taller.

Experiment
A procedure carried out to test a hypothesis.

Example: Measuring plant growth under different light conditions.

Variable
Any factor that can change in an experiment.

Example: Amount of water given to plants.

Control Group
The group in an experiment that does not receive the treatment and is used for comparison.

Example: Plants grown in the dark to compare with those in sunlight.

Data
Facts and statistics collected for reference or analysis.

Example: Height measurements of plants over time.

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