Observation
Scientists begin by observing a phenomenon.
Ask a Question
Scientists then identify a problem or ask a question based on the observation.
Hypothesize
Formulate an educated guess or a possible explanation that will be proven incorrect or correct by the experimentation results.
Experiment
Scientists design and conduct an experiment to test their hypothesis.
Analyze Data and Results
Scientists analyze the data given from the experiment to determine the whether to support or refute their hypothesis.
Draw a Conclusion
Based on the analysis, the scientist draw conclusions about the validity of the hypothesis.