EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN PROCESS
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Identify
the
Question
Communicate
Findings
Make a
Prediction
Analyze
the Data
Design an
Experiment
Conduct
the
Experiment
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Identify the Question
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Conduct the Experiment
Recognize a relevant issue
Conduct necessary research
Write a research question or problem
Follow the steps of the experiment
Collect data and make observations
Complete multiple trials
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Make a Prediction
Analyze the Data
Write a testable hypothesis
Identify the variables
Synthesize and model data
Observe and interpret trends
Draw conclusions based on data
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Design an Experiment
Define controls
List the steps of the experiment
Identify materials and safety precautions
Plan data collection and analysis
Communicate Findings
Explain experimental results
Reflect on original question and hypothesis
Outline next steps
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