Final answer:
In the scientific method, the steps are as follows: (a) Make observations, (b) Identify a question based on observations, (c) Research existing knowledge, (d) Formulate a hypothesis, (e) Test the hypothesis, (f) Consider the data and integrate experimental results.
Step-by-step explanation:
- Make observations (a)
- Identify a question you would like to answer based on the observation (b)
- Find out what is already known about your observation (research) (c)
- Form a hypothesis (d)
- Test the hypothesis (e)
- Consider how your data supports or does not support your hypothesis and integrate your experimental results with earlier hypotheses and prior knowledge (f)
Based on the results of the experiment, if the hypothesis is incorrect (e), some alternative hypotheses could be proposed based on the findings from the experiment.