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The Scientific Method

The scientific method is a way to ask and answer scientific questions by making observations and doing experiments.

The steps of the scientific method are to:

Ask a Question:  State the problem as a question.

Research Your Problem:  Read, get advice, and make observations.

Develop a hypothesis:  Make a prediction about what will happen.

Test your hypothesis:  Conduct the experiment and record the data.

Organize your data:  Create a chart or graph of your data.

Draw Conclusions:  Analyze your data and summarize your findings.

It is important for your experiment to be a fair test.  A "fair test" occurs when you change only one factor (variable) and keep all other conditions the same.
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