Glencoe Physics: Principles and Problems, Student Edition
Glencoe Physics: Principles and Problems, Student Edition
1st Edition
ISBN: 9780078807213
Author: Paul W. Zitzewitz
Publisher: Glencoe/McGraw-Hill
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A scientific method is a way to obtain understanding of a natural phenomenon. This involves formation of question, a hypothesis and testing method. The scientific method gives a proper step by step way to answer a problem, thereby removing any subjective solution. The solution can also be reproduced objectively.

A hypothesis is the second step of a scientific method. After a question is formed, a hypothesis is formulated. It is an idea to explain the observed phenomenon for testing the hypothesis, an experiment is designed and conducted. The data gathered from the experiment is analyzed and results are concluded.

A scientific theory is formed when the same results are obtained when experiment is repeated. The natural phenomenon is explained using a scientific theory as it has been tested many times and is accepted by everyone.

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