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In which way are the scientific method and the design process the same?

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Answer: A lot of the steps are the same.

Step-by-step explanation:

Scientific Method

State your question

Do background research

Formulate your hypothesis, identify variables

Design experiment, establish procedure

Test your hypothesis by doing an experiment

Analyze your results and draw conclusions

Communicate results

Steps of The Scientific Method

Engineering Design Process

Define the problem

Do background research

Specify requirements

Create alternative solutions, choose the best one and develop it

Build a prototype

Test and redesign as necessary

Communicate results

Steps of The Engineering Design Process

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