INTRODUCTION
SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY
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fact and fiction
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evidence and opinion
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questions and answers
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research and experiments
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Detailed explanation-1: -1. Define a Question to Investigate. As scientists conduct their research, they make observations and collect data. The observations and data often lead them to ask why something is the way it is.
Detailed explanation-2: -Empirical evidence is information collected through observation or experiment. It’s the heart of the scientific method because it’s how we test out our ideas.
Detailed explanation-3: -In everyday use, the word “theory” often means an untested hunch, or a guess without supporting evidence. But for scientists, a theory has nearly the opposite meaning. A theory is a well-substantiated explanation of an aspect of the natural world that can incorporate laws, hypotheses and facts.
Detailed explanation-4: -The steps listed for the scientific method vary from text to text but usually include, a) define the problem, b) gather background information, c) form a hypothesis, d) make observations, e) test the hypothesis, and f) draw conclusions.