B. THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD 3. Describe the "scientific method" used to investigate and explain biological phenomena. 4. List, define and be able to recognize the principle steps of the scientific method including: a. Observation - identification of the problem b. Hypothesis - educated guess, based on the preliminary data c. Experimental design to prove the hypothesis d. Discussion based on the experimental data collected e. Conclusion 5. Explain the difference between observation and conclusion; and hypothesis and theory. 6. Differentiate between experimental and control groups in an experiment.
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**Observation**: The process of gathering information about the natural world through the use of our senses or scientific instruments. This is the first step in the scientific method, as it helps to identify the problem or phenomenon that needs to be investigated. Show more…
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