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Scientific Method

The scientific method is the basis of scientific investigation. A scientist will pose a question and formulate a hypothesis as a potential explanation or answer to the question. The hypothesis will be tested through a series of experiments. The results of the experiments will either prove or disprove the hypothesis. This category should contain questions and answers regarding the scientific method.

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How do you develop a hypothesis?

to make a hypothesis must include if the and then the ex. if the salinity of the water increases then the more brine shrimp will hatch

How do you describe scientific method and illustrate how you would use it to solve a problem?

Scientific method is described as a scientific approach to a problem. To solve a problem you must first find the problem, access it, hypothesize a solution, illustrate your solution, try the solution, and then finally try it. If this does not work start over.

When is a hypothesis useful?

The first inclings a person has that there might be a better explanation for [fill in the blank] is a hypothesis. Anyone working in any kind of science will have several hypotheses to wonder about, and to drive the development of research questions. But hypotheses are not useful just for professionals in the standard sciences. Any time you wonder about how a system or structure can be improved, you are developing hypotheses.

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human beings are always looking for ways to make things better, improve them in any way they can for the good and future of society and our lives

it is useful in any situation, to use your brain and think of possibilities is good for you as it gives you intellectual stimulation and good for society because you could be the next inventor or come up with the next great ingenious idea.

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Give an example of a reversible change?

An example of a reversible change is an ice cube meting into water and then changing back to an ice cube again if frozen. Another is chocolate melting when heated and changing back to a solid when cooled.

What does scientific method means in science?

Scientific method means that there are steps to be taken while experimenting. In the beginning there is a hypothesis (good guess) and then all the steps in proving or disproving the hypotheses. The steps are important because other scientists have to be able to use the same methods and procedures to come up with the same answer.

Which step in the scientific method is next after collecting data?

The steps of scientific inquiry are:

  1. Ask a Question
  2. Do Background Research
  3. Construct a Hypothesis
  4. Test Your Hypothesis by Doing an Experiment, and collect the data.
  5. Analyze Your Data and Draw a Conclusion
  6. Communicate Your Results

What are the steps for testing a hypothesis?

1)Ask a question

2)Make a hypothesis (predict what will happen with your experiment)

3)Research your hypothesis

4)Test your hypothesis

5)Collect/organized your data

6)Results

7)Draw a conclusion

What does hypothesis mean science terms?

HYPOTHESIS: a hypothesis is what you think will happen.

You should try starting it off with my hypothesis is... next it will.... then it will... finally it will...

What is the difference between compost and fertilizer?

Compost is a completely organic fertilizer, where as fertilizer is chemically made. Compost is very a very good fertilizer however fertilizers have a wide range of micro and macro nutrients that may not be present in compost.

What is an example of a pure substance and why?

Table salt [sodium chloride], sugar [sucrose], water [H2O], Oxygen[O2] A pure substance is a substance that has a fixed composition and differs from a mixture in that every sample of a given of a pure substance has exactly the same characteristic properties and compositions.

Can the scientific method be applied to speculations about the natural world that are not subject to test or observation?

No. The scientific method can only be applied with tests or observation. Before a test occurs, the person doing the speculating may be beginning the scientific method with a question, however.

Why can't a big ship dock in the harbor during low tide?

because it sits to low in the water for the water to be deep enough at low tide

Is sugar dissolves in hot water a chemical change or physical change?

The dissolving of sugar in hot water is a physical change because it does not alter the chemical composition of either the sugar or the water. The sugar molecules are merely dispersed throughout the water molecules.

What are the scientific ways on collecting data?

well make charts or graghs like line graphs, bar graphs, or a pie graph and just keep tract of every slight change!!yea

What is the first step to a masters in psychology?

You will need a BA (bachelor's degree) in psychology or a related human services major. Once you have obtained your BA, you will most likely need to take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and possibly the GRE Psychology subject test, depending on the requirements of the university you wish to attend. Check out the website of the school you're interested in to find out all the requirements for the MA.

Why does a magnifying glass must be held so that the light from the sun forms a circular dot to burn paper?

A magnifying glass forms a circular dot where it focuses rays of light from the sun. The focus of a magnifying glass is at a distance from the surface of the glass itself. So a magnifying glass must be held [approximately] perpendicular to the line joining the sun and the target, and at a distance from the target which equals the focal length of the lens.

What does fact mean in science?

Something that has been proved by independent experimentation.

Why is the Bunsen Burner named after RW Bunsen if he didn't invent it?

The Bunsen Burner is named after RW Bunsen because he played a key role in popularizing its use in laboratories for heating and sterilization purposes. Although Heinrich Desaga actually invented the burner, Bunsen's improvements and advocacy led to its widespread adoption and recognition in the scientific community.

How do magnets affect crickets?

There have been no scientific studies done specifically on crickets. Though there have been many studies done on other animals.