Define the Term Scientific Method and the Five Basic Steps

question 31

Essay

Define the term scientific method and the five basic steps used in the scientific method.

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Definitions:

Retrograde

Retrograde refers to moving backward or a decline in condition or quality.

Hippocampus

A major component of the brain, essential for learning and memory, located in the medial temporal lobe.

Semantic Encoding

The process of encoding information by its meaning, which facilitates better recall compared to simply encoding based on appearance or sound.

Phonemic Encoding

The process of translating sounds into mental representations of those sounds, often in the context of memory or language processing.