Scientific method

Scientific method

1. Is a strategy used to try and explain natural science rationally by obtaining and evaluating data. It involves the formulation of hypotheses and application to come up with logical explanations. (Wahome, 2022)

   • Steps:
     • Ask a Question
       • Do Background Research
         • Construct a Hypothesis
           • Test with an Experiment
             • Procedure Working?
               • Yes
                 • Analyze Data and Draw Conclusions
                   • Results Align Partially or Not at All with Hypothesis
                     • Experimental data becomes background research/future project. Ask new questions, form new hypothesis, experiment again!
                     • Communicate Results
                   • Result Align with Hypothesis
               • No
                 • Troubleshoot procedure. Carefully check all steps and set-up.
   • References: Wahome, C. (2022, May 13). What Is the Scientific Method? WebMD; WebMD. https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/what-is-the-scientific-method ‌

2. Objetive of the practice:

   • Use the steps of the scientific method to solve a problem.
     • Materials:
       • Heating plate, 2 beakers 50ml, 20ml nail polish remover, 20ml of water, thermometer, stopwatch
         • Methodology
           • 1. Place 20ml of water into the 50 ml beaker and putthe beaker over the heating plate.
           • 2.Place the thermometer in the water.
           • 3.Place 20ml of nail polish remover into the 50 ml beaker and putthe beaker over the heating plateas well.
           • 4.Place the thermometer in the nail polish remover.
           • 5.Observe each beakerevery two minutes. Note the volume in the beaker each time.
           • 6.Continue making observations for 20 minutes. Record the volumes in a table.