The Scientific Method

The Scientific Method

The Scientific Method- A systematic process for studying nature that involves observations, hypothesis, and experimentation

• Make an Observation
  • State the problem
  • Collect the data
• Formulate a Hypothesis
• Perform Experiments

Types of Observations

• Qualitative- non-numerical; they ask "what?"
• Quantitative- numerical; they ask "how much?"
  • Quantitative observations can also be called measurements

What testable questions can you come up with?