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The prediction step of the scientific method is a continuation of the hypothesis. It is the step where the inductive reasoning which brought about the hypothesis is transformed into a practical thought process where a reasoned prediction is made through deductive reasoning. Deductive reasoning can be seen as a specific expectation which can be made from the generalized idea of the hypothesis.
To make a prediction all possible external factors must be taken into account and all variables considered and as a result there is an idea of the effect of the hypothesis within the scientific study. This prediction must then be put to the test in a context which proves effectively the hypothesis to be true or false. This is known as a controlled experiment which can be seen by all scientists as reliable and without bias from the objective prediction.
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