Step 1:

Ask a question

Step 2:

Form a Hypothesis
    - Make observations to create a proper hypothesis

Step 3:

Set up a controlled experiment
    -should contain manipulated and responding variable

Step 4:

Record and Analyze the results
    -can be recorded as written, verbal, or picture data

Step 5:

Draw a conclusion
    - Use the data from the experiment to evaluate hypothesis and draw a valid conclusion: hypothesis supported or refuted?

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