Question

the scientific revolution
diagram - the scientific method
use the diagram to answer the following questions. write the answers in complete sentences.

1. what should a scientist do before he or she forms a hypothesis?
2. what should a scientist do after he or she experiments?
3. why do you think step 7 is included in the scientific method?

Explanation:

1. According to the scientific - method diagram, gathering information on the problem is the step before forming a hypothesis.
2. After conducting an experiment, the next step is to record and analyze the data obtained from the experiment.
3. Step 7 (repeating the steps) is included in the scientific method to verify results, check for errors, and ensure the reliability and validity of the findings. Repeating the steps can also lead to new discoveries or refinements of the original hypothesis.

Answer:

1. A scientist should gather information on the problem before forming a hypothesis.
2. A scientist should record and analyze data after he or she experiments.
3. Step 7 is included in the scientific method to verify results, check for errors, and ensure reliability and validity of findings, and may lead to new discoveries or refinements of the hypothesis.