The Scientific Method For All Sciences
Steps include: Observe Question Hypothesis Investigate Evaluate The Scientific Method Steps include: Observe Question Hypothesis Investigate Evaluate
The Scientific Method Step 1 – Observe Observations made of natural/unnatural occurrences Can be made using the 5 senses What are the five senses?
The Scientific Method Step 2 – Question After making observations, develop testable questions What makes a testable question? Discussion…
The Scientific Method Step 3 – Hypothesis Directly related to the question developed Statement in the form “If…. Then…. Because” Example – If Mr. Hartung eats twinkies everyday then he will gain weight because twinkies are full of carbohydrates and fats
The Scientific Method Step 4 – Investigate A controlled experiment will be performed to determine the relationship between the two variables Controlled Experiment? Variables Independent Dependent Controlled Variables
The Scientific Method Step 5 – Evaluate Using the results from the investigation a conclusion is made regarding the hypothesis My data (did or did not) support my hypothesis because…… It is OKAY for your hypothesis to not be supported by the data BUT… This should stimulate further investigation