SCSh:1,2,3 The Scientific Method

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SCSh:1,2,3 The Scientific Method The series of steps used to gather information and solve a problem

Science is… An organized way of using evidence to learn about the natural world The goal of science is to investigate and understand nature, to explain events in nature, & use events to make predictions

Step 1: State the Problem A problem is the result of observations Observe nature - ask Why and How nature works the way it does Develop inferences: logical conclusions based on observations (How do you think it works?)

Mr. Grubbs Question: Mr. Grubs lived near an empty lot where boys often played baseball. One day, he heard a crash and the clinking of broken glass. Upon entering the living room, he found a broken window. He went to the door. As he opened the door & looked out, he saw John running past the house carrying a baseball bat. Based on the above description: List 5 Observations List 2 Inferences

Research Gather information about your problem to create logical answers to your question

Step 2: Hypothesis A testable explanation of your question/set of observations Generates Predictions—the expected outcome of a test assuming the hypothesis is correct Written in If, then format Example: if a plant gets nitrogen, then it will grow taller than a plant without nitrogen.

Control group- Does NOT receive the independent variable (IV) Step 3. Experiment Control group- Does NOT receive the independent variable (IV) Experimental group—Does receive the IV Independent variable (Manipulated variable) –This is the factor that I change: I can change it Dependent variable (Responding variable)–response to IV

Variables can be identified in a hypothesis: Graphing Variables: Dependent, Responding on Y axis (DRY) Manipulated, Independent on X axis (MIX) Variables can be identified in a hypothesis: If a plant has nitrogen, then it will grow taller than a plant that does not have nitrogen. If…Nitrogen (IV); Then…Grow Taller (DV)

A Scientific Graph Descriptive Title Units! Axis Labels

Constants Constants things that remain the same—constant—in both the experimental and the control groups Plant Example: Always use the same type of soil Always use the same amount of water and light Use plants that are all the same species and age Keep all the plants at the same temperature

Step 4: Analyze Data Compile data from experiment in order to develop a conclusion Data may be quantitative or qualitative Quantitative—think numbers: time, distance, height, pH Qualitative—color, smell, texture, taste Use graphs/charts/tables to display data Look for connections within data Reflect on experiment: what could I have done differently

Step 5: Conclusion May support (NEVER prove) a hypothesis or lead one to reject a hypothesis Use evidence from the experiment to support your conclusion

Step 6: Publish and Repeat If hypothesis rejected – revise hypothesis or re-do experiment If hypothesis is supported – publish results (Scientific Journal) and have other scientists repeat Science is under constant revision – never “proven”

Scientific Method Mnemonic: PINK - Problem HIPPOS - Hypothesis EAT – Experiment DARK - Data CHOCOLATE - Conclusion PUDDING - Publish

What next? Laws and Theories A scientific law is a principle that has been observed and is valid everywhere in the universe. A scientific theory isn’t a random, untested idea (as the word often means in casual conversation). Instead, a scientific theory is developed only after the testing of many related hypotheses.

Scientists view theories as explanations that are most likely true, but are continually being tested. Theories and laws are two separate things. A theory does not become a law after enough testing. A good way to think about the difference between the two: Law: description of something that is observed Theory: explanation of why or how something happens (open to interpretation)