EVERYDAY SCIENCE

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which is NOT a step in the scientific method?
A
Make observation
B
Form a theory
C
Collect data
D
Form a hypothesis
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer and Explanation: The choice that is not a part of the scientific method is (a), the theory of relativity. The hypothesis, experimentation, data analysis and conclusion are all steps in the scientific method.

Detailed explanation-2: -The scientific method is a standardized way of making observations, gathering data, forming theories, testing predictions, and interpreting results.

Detailed explanation-3: -A would-be theory that makes no observable predictions is not a scientific theory at all. Predictions not sufficiently specific to be tested are similarly not useful. In both cases, the term “theory” is not applicable.

Detailed explanation-4: -The scientific method is the process of objectively establishing facts through testing and experimentation. The basic process involves making an observation, forming a hypothesis, making a prediction, conducting an experiment and finally analyzing the results.

Detailed explanation-5: -Nonscientific methods rely on tradition, personal experience, intuition, logic and authority to arrive at conclusions. Most of these are no longer accepted in the scientific community, but they were once extremely popular and used by many famous historical figures.

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