The scientific method 1

The scientific method 1

1. 1 , Make an observation

   • Let s   suppose that you get two slices of bread , put them into the toaster , and press the button . However , your bread does not toast .

2. 2 , Ask a question

   • Why didn t  my bread get toasted?

3. 3 , Form a hypothesis , or testable explanation

   • Hypothesis is a potential answer  to the question , one that can somehow be tested . For example , our hypothesis in this case could be that the toast didnt toast because the electrical outlet is broken
   • 4 , Make a prediction based on the hypothesis
     • A prediction is an outcome wed expect to see if the hypothesis is correct . We might predict that if the electrical outlet is broken
     • 5 , Test the prediction
       • To test the hypothesis , we need  to make  an observation or perform an experiment associated  with the prediction .
       • 6 , Iterate : use the results to make new hypothesis or predictions
         • The last step  of the scientific method is to reflect on our results and use them to guide our next steps