The Scientific Method

The Scientific Method

1. Observation

   • Direct or Indirect

2. Hypothesis

   • Educated guess based on observations

3. Experimentation

   • Test hypothesis

4. Collection of Data

   • Information collected from experiment

5. Conclusion

   • Data from results = conclusion

6. Relate conclusion to existing knowledge

   • Support=if results agree
   • Change= Disagree

7. Report results

8. Theory

9. Principal or law

   • Theory stood test of time = Given title P or L