Scientific Method

Scientific Method

1. Question

   • Can I build on a question?
   • Usualy starts in why is/are
   • Relies on observations
   • Can affect outcome
   • can be difficult

2. Hypothesis

   • A conjecture
   • Different types of hypothesis
   • Relies off of observations
   • Statistical hypothesis = population hypothesis
   • Must be specific

3. Prediction

   • logical consequence of hypothesis
   • Must distinguish from other alternatives
   • One of more questions can be tested
   • Observing to be correct is not evidence

4. Testing the Hypothesis

   • procedures for making rational decisions
   • conforms to simple priciples
   • Similar to the geometrical concept of hypothesis nagation

5. Gathering Data

   • Has to mostly be from trusted soureces
   • Can use the internet
   • Books are a good source
   • can be benificial to use unreliable sources

6. Anaylisis

   • Tell by what happened in each experiment
   • Give awnsers
   • Does data reflect on hypothesis?
   • Was I right?
   • Was I wrong?

7. Conclusion

   • Rewrite thesis statement
   • Include some data
   • Summarize in 5-6 sentances

8. Claim

   • Prediciton of something that will happen
   • Based on theory
   • can be based off of hypothesis

9. Evidence

   • Can be based off of data
   • Can be based off of hypothesis
   • can use data from claim

10. Reasons

    • Gain evidence
    • Help a person
    • You like science