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1.1 The Nature of Science: Hypothesis, Variables, and Experimental Design

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The Nature of Science: Hypothesis, Variables, and Experimental Design

Science is a way of investigating the natural world through observation, experimentation, and reasoning. One of the most important tools scientists use is the scientific method, a series of steps that helps organize investigations and ensure reliable, repeatable results. In this section, we’ll discuss how hypotheses are created, what variables affect experiments, and how scientists design experiments to test their ideas.

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  1. 1.1The Nature of Science: Hypothesis, Variables, and Experimental DesignThis lesson
  2. 1.2Lab Safety and EquipmentPreview lesson
  3. 1.3Crosscutting Concepts in BiologyPreview lesson
  4. 1.4Statistical Analysis and ApplicationsPreview lesson

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