Introduction to the Scientific Method - created from Mind Map

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1. Make Observations

Must be Objective

Must be verifiable

Based on Actual events

2. Form a hypothesis

inductive reasoning of observations

Must be testable and falsifiable

Cause and effect relationship

Null hypothesis to disprove an effect

3. Make a Prediction

generate a prediction from deductive reasoning

A specific outcome is predicted

need to decide if the hypothesis is true

4. Create an Experiment

Controlled experiment

elimination of any variables

must be able to be replicated

5. Analyse the Results

Was the hypothesis proven?

Was there a verifiable effect?

Were the variables controlled?

6. Form a Conclusion

The results agree or disagree

Never can be fully disproven

Experiment can be replicated to prove results

Introduction to the Scientific Method