Scientific investigations

Scientific investigations are systematic processes used to answer questions or solve problems about the natural world. They involve making observations, forming a hypothesis (a testable idea), designing experiments or studies to test the hypothesis, collecting data, and analyzing results to draw conclusions. This process helps us understand how things work and verifies facts through evidence. Scientific investigations are structured to be objective, reproducible, and transparent, allowing others to verify findings and build upon them. They are fundamental to advancing knowledge across all scientific disciplines and improving our understanding of the universe.