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What is the Scientific Method? |
The Scientific Method involves a series of steps that are used to investigate a natural occurrence. |
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How many steps are there in the Scientific Method? |
There are 7 steps in the Scientific Method. |
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What is an acronym to remember the 7 steps of the Scientific Method? |
P.O.F.E.C.C.C |
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What is the first step of the Scientific Method and what occurs during this step? |
The first step of the Scientific Method is Problem/Question in which you develop a question that can be solved through experimentation. |
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What is the second step of the Scientific Method and what occurs during this step? |
The second step of the Scientific Method is Observations/Research in which you make observations and research your topic of interest. |
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What is the third step of the Scientific Method and what occurs during this step? |
The third step of the Scientific Method is Formulate a Hypothesis in which you will predict a possible answer to the problem or question with an attempt at a reason. All while using the if, then, because method. |
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What is the fourth step of the Scientific Method and what occurs during this step? |
The fourth step of the Scientific Method is Experiment in which you develop and follow a procedure. Include a detailed materials list. The outcome must be measurable/quantifiable. |
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What is the fifth step of the Scientific Method and what occurs during this step? |
The fifth of the Scientific Method is Collect and Analyze Results in which you modify the procedure if needed. Confirm the results by retesting, all while including tables, graphs and photographs. |
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What is the sixth step of the Scientific Method and what occurs during this step? |
The sixth step of the Scientific Method is Conclusion in which you include a statement that accepts or rejects the hypothesis. Make recommendations for further study. Analyze any sources of error and suggest possible improvements to the procedure. |
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What is the seventh step of the Scientific Method and what occurs during this step? |
The seventh step is Communicate the Results in which you may publish any results so that peer review can occur. |
