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Introduction to the Scientific Method
- 1. Make
Observations
- Must be Objective
- Based on Actual
events or phenomena
- Must be Objective
- 2. Form a
hypothesis
- If possible, should include an
explanation for your probable
answer.
- Must be testable and falsifiable
- A probable answer to
your question or
observation.
- If possible, should include an
explanation for your probable
answer.
- 3. Make a
Prediction
- An "if...then..." statement stating
basic experiment and expected
outcome.
- Formed from the hypothesis.
- An "if...then..." statement stating
basic experiment and expected
outcome.
- 4. Create an
Experiment
- Some experiments are
controlled experiments
and others are
observational.
- Independent variable
(treatment) is the factor that is
manipulated.
- must be able to be replicated
- Dependent variable (response) is
the factor that you are
measuring.
- Some experiments are
controlled experiments
and others are
observational.
- 5. Analyse the
Results
- Was there a verifiable
effect?
- Were the variables
controlled?
- Present the data as a
table or graph.
- Was there a verifiable
effect?
- 6. Form a
Conclusion
- Compare to findings
from other
researchers.
- Was the hypothesis
supported or refuted?
- Compare to findings
from other
researchers.
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