what r the 6 step of the scientific method

http://www.sciencebuddies.org/mentoring/project_scientific_method.shtml

1. Problem

2. Hypothesis
3. Experiment
4. Analyze Data
5. Conclusion
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Pinky - the sixth step is to Communicate your findings to others.

Oh, Sorry, I have my science binder in front of me, and it only has 5 steps. My teacher only taugt us 5 steps, not 6... Sorry.

For whatever it's worth, here is a true story that touches on the issue of communication. Before I retired, the department was being evaluated for the effectiveness and one of the items was research. We had one member of the department that was a prolific researcher BUT he never published anything although it was quite worthy of publication. The outside team finished the evaluation and left. When the report came back, on that one item, the report stated that "research that isn't published doesn't count as research."

The scientific method is an organized way of conducting and analyzing scientific experiments. It consists of six main steps:

1. Observation: The first step in the scientific method is to make observations about a particular phenomenon or problem. This can be done by using your senses, conducting surveys, or reviewing existing data.

2. Research: After making initial observations, it's important to conduct background research on the topic you are investigating. This involves gathering information and learning about previous studies or experiments related to your question or problem.

3. Hypothesis: A hypothesis is an educated guess or prediction based on the observations and research you have done. It is a tentative explanation for the phenomenon or problem you are studying. A good hypothesis is testable and measurable.

4. Experiment: Once you have formulated a hypothesis, the next step is to design and conduct an experiment to test it. This involves carefully planning the procedures, selecting variables to be measured, and controlling other factors that could influence the outcome. The experiment should be repeatable and precise.

5. Data Analysis: After conducting the experiment, you need to collect and analyze the data that you have gathered. This involves organizing, interpreting, and calculating statistical measures from the data. Graphs, charts, and tables can also be used to present and visualize the results.

6. Conclusion: Based on the analysis of the data, you can draw conclusions about your hypothesis. If the results support the hypothesis, it can be considered valid. However, if the results do not support the hypothesis, it suggests that it may need to be revised or discarded. It is also important to discuss limitations of the experiment, suggest further investigations, and communicate the findings to the scientific community.

Remember that the scientific method is a flexible framework and can be modified or adjusted to suit different types of investigations. It helps scientists maintain objectivity and rigor in their research, leading to reliable and verifiable results.