What part of the scientific method is this step? The choices are identifies a problem, gather info, state a hypothesis, experiment, observe & record data, or conclusion.
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Dan timed the eclipse in minutes and seconds. He wanted to see if the newspaper prediction of the eclipse was correct.
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If he is timing the eclipse, he is observing the time the eclipse lasts - observing and recording data.
observe and record data.
Your steps are at variance with commonly accepted states. What you are really missing are two steps 1) analysis (between observe and conclusion), and 2) retest hypothesis (after conclusion). The entire scientific method is based on the idea that the hypothesis can be repeatedly tested over time by others, confirming the original results.
Your steps are at variance with commonly accepted states. What you are really missing are two steps 1) analysis (between observe and conclusion), and 2) retest hypothesis (after conclusion). The entire scientific method is based on the idea that the hypothesis can be repeatedly tested over time by others, confirming the original results.