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Stages of the Scientific Method, Sophia Morales - Coggle Diagram
Stages of the Scientific Method
Problem Statement
Definition: A problem statement articulates the issue or challenge that needs to be addressed in a research or inquiry process. It provides clarity and focus to the investigation.
Characteristics: It should be clear, concise, and specific, outlining the problem or question that the research aims to solve or explore.
Example: "To determine the impact of social media usage on teenagers' mental health."
Formulating Hypothesis
Definition: Formulating a hypothesis involves proposing a testable statement or explanation for a phenomenon based on existing knowledge or observations.
Characteristics: The hypothesis should be specific, measurable, and falsifiable, allowing for empirical testing.
Example: "Increased social media usage is associated with higher levels of anxiety and depression among teenagers."
Collection and Treatment of Collected Data
Definition: This stage involves gathering relevant data or information to test the hypothesis and analyzing it using appropriate methods.
Characteristics: Data collection methods should be systematic and reliable, ensuring the accuracy and validity of the findings.
Example: Conducting surveys or interviews with teenagers to gather information about their social media usage and mental health status.
Verification
Definition: Verification involves testing the hypothesis using the collected data to determine its validity or truthfulness.
Characteristics: This stage employs statistical analysis or other relevant techniques to evaluate the relationship between variables and assess the hypothesis.
Example: Analyzing survey responses to determine if there is a statistically significant correlation between social media usage and levels of anxiety and depression among teenagers.
Conclusions
Definition: Conclusions are drawn based on the results of the verification stage, summarizing the findings and addressing the original problem statement.
Characteristics: Conclusions should be based on evidence and logic, reflecting the outcomes of the research process.
Example: "The research findings indicate a significant positive correlation between social media usage and symptoms of anxiety and depression among teenagers."
New Productions
Definition: Based on the conclusions drawn from the research, new predictions or hypotheses for future investigations can be formulated.
Characteristics: These predictions should be informed by the findings of the current research and suggest areas for further study or exploration.
Example: "Further research could explore the specific types of social media activities that are most strongly associated with negative mental health outcomes in teenagers."
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