The scientific method is a series of sequential steps used to build scientific knowledge. In the scientific method, the collection of data is a previous step before making conclusions from these data.
The statement 'Collecting research data is the final step in the scientific method' is FALSE.
The steps of the scientific method include:
to make one particular observation of some aspect of the natural world in order to formulate one question from such observation
to propose a possible explanation (hypothesis) in order to explain this question
to test the hypothesis by collecting experimental and/or observational data
to examine the collected data in order to accept or reject the working hypothesis
These basic properties are vital to the survival of life. Water's polarity and surface tension makes it a powerful solvent for sugars, amino acids, and proteins; water can easily hold and transport substances necessary for life within and outside of living things.
