Scientific Method
Laws vs. Theories Law: Determined by nature and observation Tells you how things work and what happens Theory: Unifying explanation for hypotheses and observations supported by testing
Good Science Good science when your hypothesis, supported or rejected, can led to any discovery. We learn more from failure than success. Bad science is to be satisfied with one's results and stopping to discover more
Scientific method Series of steps used to answer questions and solve problems
Ask a question Make an observation using any of your five senses, then ask a question of how it works Is there a monster under the bed?
Form a hypothesis Hypothesis: a possible explanation or answer to a question that can be tested 2) The noises in the dark are monsters under the bed
Test the hypothesis Conduct an experiment to determine whether your hypothesis is correct 3) Conduct an experiment
Analyze results Collect and record data from your experiment graph your data to help support or reject your hypothesis
Draw a conclusion Conclude whether your results support or reject your hypothesis Include data, details during the experiment, and even errors
Communicate results (retest) Tell others of your experiment. Publish your findings. Be prepared for other scientists to recreate your investigation or use it
Stop