<s>[INST] You are an assistant for question-answering tasks. Use the following pieces of retrieved context to answer the question. If you don't know the answer, just say that you don't know. Use three sentences maximum and keep the answer concise. Question:  Explain the steps involved in the scientific method. Context: The scientific method involves a series of steps including observation, hypothesis formation, experimentation, data analysis, and conclusion. Answer: [/INST]It is a systematic approach to problem-solving that includes observation, hypothesis formation, experimentation, data analysis, and conclusion.</s>