Answer to Question #176577 in Biology for Lia

Question

1. define in your own words what the scientific method is
2. what is the difference between a fact and a hypothesis

Answer 1

1. The scientific method is a method of discovering knowledge about the natural world based on making falsifiable predictions (hypotheses), testing them empirically, and developing peer-reviewed theories that best explain the known data.
2. Fact: Observations about the world around us. Example: “It’s bright outside.”

Hypothesis: A proposed explanation for a phenomenon made as a starting point for further investigation. Example: “It’s bright outside because the sun is probably out.”