<h2>Using the Scientific Method</h2>
<p id="import-auto-id283381">As scientists inquire and gather information about the world, they follow a process called the <strong><span data-type="term" id="import-auto-id1666405">scientific method</span></strong>. This process typically begins with an observation and question that the scientist will research. Next, the scientist typically performs some research about the topic and then devises a hypothesis. Then, the scientist will test the hypothesis by performing an experiment.</p>
<p>Finally, the scientist analyzes the results of the experiment and draws a conclusion. Note that the scientific method can be applied to many situations that are not limited to science, and this method can be modified to suit the situation.</p>
<div class="wp-caption alignnone" id="attachment_68909" style="width: 469px"><a href="https://data.ulearngo.com/assets/b2bf47e8-caa1-4351-9178-9c6a6d03863d"><img alt="scientific-method" class="size-full wp-image-68909" height="798" src="https://data.ulearngo.com/assets/b2bf47e8-caa1-4351-9178-9c6a6d03863d" width="469"/></a><p class="wp-caption-text">The scientific method consists of a series of well-defined steps. If a hypothesis is not supported by experimental data, a new hypothesis can be proposed. Image Attribution: OpenStax Biology.</p></div>
<p id="import-auto-id1949487">Consider an example. Let us say that you try to turn on your car, but it will not start. You undoubtedly wonder: Why will the car not start? You can follow a scientific method to answer this question. First off, you may perform some research to determine a variety of reasons why the car will not start. Next, you will state a hypothesis.</p>
<p>For example, you may believe that the car is not starting because it has no engine oil. To test this, you open the hood of the car and examine the oil level. You observe that the oil is at an acceptable level, and you thus conclude that the oil level is not contributing to your car issue. To troubleshoot the issue further, you may devise a new hypothesis to test and then repeat the process again.</p>

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