Question

What are the main steps of the scientific method

Answer 1

The scientific method has five basic steps, plus one feedback step:

• Make an observation.
• Ask a question.
• Form a hypothesis, or testable explanation.
• Make a prediction based on the hypothesis.
• Test the prediction.
• Iterate: use the results to make new hypotheses or predictions.

Answer 2

The basic steps are as follows:

- Make an observation.

- Conduct research.

- Form a hypothesis.

- Experiment/Test the hypothesis.

- Record data.

- Draw a conclusion.

(Sometimes) - Publish results or Communicate with others