World of Chemistry
World of Chemistry
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ISBN: 9780618562763
Author: Steven S. Zumdahl
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin College Div
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Interpretation: The steps in the scientific method need to be explained.

Concept Introduction: The scientific method is a systematic way of collecting evidence to support theories/ concepts. This helps to explain the nature around us.

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In the scientific method, there are five basic steps- make an observation, answer the questions related to it, formulate a hypothesis, complete the experiment, write a conclusion.

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The scientific method has five basic steps.

Step 1: Making an observation

Step 2: Based on observation, a question should be raised.

Step 3: A hypothesis should be formed.

Step 4: Experiment is to be done.

Step 5: Based on experiment results, a conclusion should be drawn.

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