Introduction to the Scientific Method

Introduction to the Scientific Method

1. 1. Make Observations

   • Must be Objective
   • Must be verifiable
   • Based on Actual events

2. 2. Form a hypothesis

   • inductive reasoning of observations
   • Must be testable and falsifiable
   • Cause and effect relationship
   • Null hypothesis to disprove an effect

3. 3. Make a Prediction

   • generate a prediction from deductive reasoning
   • A specific outcome is predicted
   • need to decide if the hypothesis is true

4. 4. Create an Experiment

   • Controlled experiment
   • elimination of any variables
   • must be able to be replicated

5. 5. Analyse the Results

   • Was the hypothesis proven?
   • Was there a verifiable effect?
   • Were the variables controlled?

6. 6. Form a Conclusion

   • The results agree or disagree
   • Never can be fully disproven
   • Experiment can be replicated to prove results