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Introduction: Matter and Measurement

How Scientists Test a Hypothesis

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Chemistry uses the scientific method to turn observations into testable answers. Scientists begin by observing a phenomenon in the physical world and then asking a question about it. This process helps explain everyday chemistry through evidence.

A question leads to a hypothesis, which is a tenta...

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The scientific method is a systematic approach followed by all scientific disciplines. It follows six main steps - making an observation, asking a question, building a hypothesis, conducting experiments, the interpretation of data, and finally, the derivation of a conclusion.

The scientific method starts with an observation and a questio...

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Observation QuestionHypothesis FormulationExperimentation DesignData AnalysisConclusion DerivationControlled ExperimentsQualitative QuantitativeTestable FalsifiableIterative Process

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