SCIENTIFIC METHOD

SCIENTIFIC METHOD

1. SCIENCE

   • is an ordered body of objective knowledge
     • be verified experimentally.

2. Scientific method

   • is the method of working based on
     • observation
     • experimentation

3. STEPS

   • Observation
   • Statement of hypothesis
     • A hypothesis attempts to explain an observed phenomenon.
   • Experimentation
     • consists of reproducing an observed phenomenon under controlled conditions
       • which can be modified
   • Analysis of results
     • Data table.
     • Pie chart
     • Bar chart.
     • Graph or representation on coordinate axes
   • Formulation of laws
     • Qualitative law
       • through a verbal or written statement
       • cannot be expressed numerically.
     • Quantitative law
       • expressed through numbers
       • represented as a mathematical formula
   • Search for information
   • Theories and models
     • A theory is a generalised law which explains a set of facts.
   • The scientific report
     • parts
       • Cover
       • Table of contents
       • Summary or abstract
       • Purpose
       • Materials and products
       • Procedure
       • Results and conclusions
       • References
       • Acknowledgements

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