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whats the first step in the scientific method
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The first step is making an observation and turning it into a research question.
In practice that means noticing something interesting or unexplained, then asking a clear, testable question about it (e.g., “Why are these plants wilting?”). From that question you gather background information and then form a hypothesis to test.
(Also note: the steps are iterative — scientists often go back and refine the question or hypothesis after experiments.)
In practice that means noticing something interesting or unexplained, then asking a clear, testable question about it (e.g., “Why are these plants wilting?”). From that question you gather background information and then form a hypothesis to test.
(Also note: the steps are iterative — scientists often go back and refine the question or hypothesis after experiments.)
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