Testing a Hypothesis: Observation, Experiment, Reasoning

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A hypothesis can be tested through observation, experimentation, and reasoning, specifically using inductive and deductive methods. After careful observations, scientists typically construct a hypothesis and design an experiment to gather data. The discussion emphasizes that a question alone cannot test a hypothesis effectively. Participants are encouraged to critically evaluate options and eliminate incorrect answers. This approach fosters a deeper understanding of the scientific method and hypothesis testing.
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a hypothesis can be tested with

a. an observation
b. an experiment
c. inductive reasoning
d. deductive reasoning
e. a question

after making careful observations, scientists construct
a. an experiment
b. a hypothesis
c. a conclusion
d. a theory
e. a data set.
 
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What do you think a hypothesis is and what would then be the best way to test that hypothesis?
 
First, remove all answers that are obviously wrong. For example, can you test a hypothesis, or anything else for that matter, with a question? No..

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