The First Step in the Scientific Method Is Formulating a Hypothesis

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The first step in the scientific method is formulating a hypothesis.

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Definitions:

Dependent Variable

The variable in an experiment that is expected to change in response to manipulations of the independent variable.

Independent Variable

In an experiment, the variable that is manipulated or changed by the researcher to observe its effects on the dependent variable.

Experimenter

An individual who conducts an experiment, usually in a scientific context, to test hypotheses and investigate phenomena.

Determined

Having a firm decision or being resolved in the pursuit of a goal, not wavering in determination.