Scientific Method

State the Problem

• The "Question"
• Must be specific
  • Sets up Frames of Reference
• Guides Research and Hypothesis

     

  Research the Problem

• Identifies important information related to the Problem
  • Variables
  • Methods
  • Safety Concerns
• Guides the Hypothesis and Experimental Design

     

  Stating the Hypothesis

• A proposed "Answer" to the "Question"
• Must be specific
• Guides the Experimental Design
  • Method
  • Data Collection

       

  Design & Run an Experiment

• Must be specific
• Designed to test the Hypothesis
• Should include a Control Setup to compare the Experimental Setup
• Includes procedures for Data Collection
  • Independent Variable influences the Dependent Variable

     

  Analyze the Data

• Includes Graphs and Relationship Statements
• Does not include any conclusions

     

  Conclusion

• States that the Hypothesis was correct or incorrect
• Describes what happened in the Experiment
• Includes any explanation of the results

     

  Testable Concepts

• Scientific Method in Order
• Give reasons why the order exists
• State during which step certain things take place.