Scientific method

Scientific method

Observation

Problem statement

Hypothesis

Experimentation

Conclusions

Analysis of results

Reject hypothesis

Distinguish and describe events in a sistematic way. Clear, defined and precise

1. Establish the object of observation

2. Determine objectives

3. Stipulate the recording of data

Short and clear explanation of the issue. Set up context, relevance and aims of the object.

Tentative explanation of the investigated phenomenon. Stated as a proposition and affirmation

Verification of the hypothesis

Reproduce the phenomenon several times, change the variables, use different methods to reproduce the phenomenon. Write the results

Interpret captured data

Summarize the results obtained