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E. SCIENTIFIC METHOD

In learning and gaining new knowledge, a scientist usually conducts

research. Research itself is an activity carried out to test and or find new
theories using a scientific method. The scientific method is a systematic way
used by scientists to solve problems at hand. This method uses systematic,

orderly and controlled steps. What are the steps of the scientific method in

planning a scientific research?

Asking a Make Gather Data

Questions Hypothesis

Report your Draw Analyze

result Conclusions Data
Figure 1. The steps of the scientific method

The steps of the scientific method that you have to do are as follows:

a. Asking a Questions
The research begins by formulating the problem. In scientific studies,

a problem is defined as something that must be investigated to obtain
an answer to a question. Problems are formulated in the form of open

scientific questions that allow for a variety of answers. This question
formulation needs to be answered through experimentation.

b. Make Hypothesis

After successfully formulating, you can propose a temporary answer to
the question, which is another called hypothesis. The hypothesis must

be logical and based on facts.

c. Gather Data