Which of the following is the first step in the scientific method of problem-solving?

The teaching method is a way to put theory into practice. It generally describes the pedagogy of children, general principles, and management strategies that are to be used through the whole teaching-learning process.

Key Points

Problem-solving method:

• It is a scientific method through which one gains knowledge systematically and by using scientific ways of finding solutions to a problem. It involves a sequence that aims towards investigating, verifying, and constructing the accurate version of the information.
• The steps of problem-solving involve:
  •  Problem Awareness: This is the first step of any scientific method that sets the foundation stone of your research. An observation is drawn on any phenomenon of the universe. Generally, it involves the "why" factor with it.
  • Data collection: The data is collected to draw the observations. Data collection involves primary and secondary sources. Primary source data are fresh and first-hand data and secondary data are old and already known information that is used for review purposes. 
  • Foundation of Hypothesis: It involves the setting of cause and effect of any phenomenon and formulating the hypothesis based on the observation. 
  • Verification of Hypothesis: After the formulation of the hypothesis, the next step is to test it. Testing of hypothesis involves several experiments to find whether the hypothesis agrees or nullifies.

Hence, it is clear that the first and foremost stage of the scientific method involves the formulation of Problem or Problem Awareness.