Scientific Method

Scientific Method

1. Step 1 Observation

2. Step 2 Collect Data

3. Step3 Ask a Question

   • Ask it based on your observation

4. Step 4 Formulate a hypothesis

   • The answer to the question is the hypothesis
   • Could be several answers
   • Each of them would become a hypothesis if based on the observation and question

5. Step 5 Experimental Design

   • Chooser statistics to use with the results to analyze tem to help me understand my finding
   • It will help test the hypothesis
   • It should include the independent variable, dependant variable, controlled variables, and control group
     • Dependant Variables: The variable being tested and measured in an experiment, and is 'dependent' on the independent variable.
     • Independent Variables: A variable (often denoted by x ) whose variation does not depend on that of another.
     • Controlled Variables: A variable that is kept the same during a scientific experiment. Any change in a controlled variable would invalidate the results.
     • Control Group: (sometimes called a comparison group) Is used in an experiment as a way to ensure that your experiment actually works.
   • Design tables and graphs to present results

6. Step 6 Present Results

7. Step7 Conclusion

8. Step 8 Share