The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.

A supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.

The end or finish of an event or process.

Detailed examination of the elements or structure of something, typically as a basis for discussion or interpretation.

A scientific procedure undertaken to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact.

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Scientific Method

Term	Definition
Research	The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.
Hypothesis	A supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.
Conclusion	The end or finish of an event or process.
Analysis	Detailed examination of the elements or structure of something, typically as a basis for discussion or interpretation.
Experiment	A scientific procedure undertaken to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact.