SCIENTIFIC METHOD An organized procedure scientists use to solve problems.
SCIENTIFIC METHOD INTRODUCTION METHOD & MATERIALS RESULTS DISCUSSION CONLUSION LITERATURE CITED
INTRODUCTION Problem Hypothesis Background Information Statement of what you are trying to find out. Hypothesis Possible solution. Background Information research on your topic.
METHOD & MATERIALS MATERIALS METHOD (PROCEDURE) List of materials needed to perform the experiment. METHOD (PROCEDURE) Step by step instructions . Do not use first person.
RESULTS OBSERVATIONS DATA TABLES GRAPHS STATE ONLY FACTS; DO NOT STATE OPINIONS!
DISCUSSION Briefly explain your results, and explain why things happened the way they did. Explain any inconsistencies, or discrepancies using resources as your proof. 2/3 of your lab write-up.
CONCLUSION Summarize your findings. Was your hypothesis correct or incorrect and why? Would you do anything differently if you had a chance.
LITERATURE CITED List all books, magazines, etc. that you used for reference to complete this experiment.