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Stages of scientific investigation

The stages of scientific investigation are as follows:

  • Collecting observations
  • Asking Questions
  • Forming hypotheses and making predictions
  • Confirming predictions
  • Drawing conclusions

    Last updated on March 1st, 2021

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