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The final step in the scientific method. After the experiment is conducted, the expected result is compared to the observed result, and a determination is made that the research hypothesis is either valid or invalid. If deemed invalid, a new or alternate hypothesis must be developed, and the scientific research process (scientific method) starts anew.

Added: Fri Dec 21 2007
Last Modified: Thu Apr 03 2008

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Scientific method Observation Abduction Abductive reasoning Hypothesis Experiment Deductive reasoning Deduction Result Expected result Observed result

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