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Which of the following is NOT part of the scientific method? Modifying your experiment to fit the known facts. Observing something. Coming up with an explanation. Making a prediction.

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Which of the following is NOT part of the scientific method?

Modifying your experiment to fit the known facts.

Observing something.

Coming up with an explanation.

Making a prediction.

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