Collecting and analyzing data
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Observations are usually the first step in scientific investigation. A person makes an observation, or notices something interesting which raises a question. The goal of an experiment is to collect data to answer the question.
Observations are usually the first step in scientific investigation. A person makes an observation, or notices something interesting which raises a question. The goal of an experiment is to collect data to answer the question.
The question can be turned into an hypothesis, or prediction.
The question can be turned into an hypothesis, or prediction.
The hypothesis can be testing with an experiment or more observations.
The hypothesis can be testing with an experiment or more observations.
Once the data (information) is collected, a conclusion can be drawn. The conclusion is made using inferences about the data collected. The conclusion often leads to more questions to be tested. These related experiments are called extensions.
Once the data (information) is collected, a conclusion can be drawn. The conclusion is made using inferences about the data collected. The conclusion often leads to more questions to be tested. These related experiments are called extensions.
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