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Scientific Investigation Phases Image Description

In the centre of the diagram is the text ‘Scientific investigation process’. Around this text are six circles that read clockwise from the top:

  • Curiosity and observation
  • Investigation question
  • Investigation design
  • Data generation and collection
  • Data analysis, interpretation and evaluation
  • Communication of findings

There is a double-head arrow between ‘Curiosity and observation’ and ‘investigation question’. Next to this arrow sit the text ‘Investigation exploration phase’

There is a double-head arrow between ‘Investigation question’ and ‘investigation design’. Next to this arrow sit the text ‘Planning phase’

There is a double-head arrow between ‘Investigation design’ and ‘Data generation and collection’. Next to this arrow sit the text ‘Investigation phase’

There is a single-headed arrow from ‘Data generation and collection’ to ‘Data analysis, interpretation and evaluation’. Next to this arrow sit the text ‘Processing phase’

There is a single-headed arrow from ‘Data analysis, interpretation and evaluation’ to ‘Communication of findings’. Next to this arrow sit the text ‘Reporting phase’

There is a single-headed arrow from ‘Communication of findings’ to ‘Curiosity and observation’. Next to this arrow sit the text ‘Further investigation phase.