The scientific method is series of six steps used to answer questions or investigate
problems. It demands evidence and proof. Sometimes steps must be repeated; sometimes
there are no good answers. Sometimes proving you were wrong is just as important as
proving you were right. The steps are creating a question, a hypothesis, a test, an analysis
and a conclusion and then communicating the results.
The question is based on something we observe but can't easily explain. We form a
hypothesis that gives a possible explanation for this observation. We test the hypothesis by
conducting controlled experiments, then analyze the results. We think carefully about the
results from our tests and draw conclusions. Do the results support our hypothesis or not?
Is the hypothesis valid or not? Do we need to do more testing? Finally, the results are
communicated to others so that they can repeat our test and check our work.
Which of the following is the proper order of the steps of the scientific method?
A
Question, test, hypothesize, analyze, communicate, conclude
B
Hypothesize, question, test, analyze, conclude, communicate
с
Question, hypothesize, test, analyze, conclude, communicate
D
Test, question, hypothesize, communicate, analyze, conclude