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The Scientific Method And the watermelon lab

What is the scientific method? It is a step by step procedure of scientific problem solving. Similar to a recipe for science. The scientific method is a process used to systematically investigate observations, solve problems, and test hypotheses. The scientific method helps scientists ensure that the theories they test are true by testing a hypotheses with tests.

1. Problem/Research Question A problem is a question to be considered, solved or answered. Everybody constantly encounters minor problems everyday. Most days start with the question, "Should I get out of bed or not?" That is a problem.

For your watermelon experiment What do you want to know/explain? Why? How? What? What question is to be solved? REMEMBER: This must be something measurable.

2. Hypothesis It is a prediction about the relationship between variables which can be tested. The hypothesis is formed by examining the observations carefully and making a an educated guess as to what the outcome might be.

For your watermelon experiment Hypothesis: What do you think will happen? This is a prediction with a NUMBER result. Use If - then statements: If ____ [I do this], then _____ [this will happen]

Or what changes during experiments…. 3. What are variables? Or what changes during experiments….

Independent Variables The independent variable is the one condition that you change in an experiment. Example: In an experiment measuring the effect of temperature on solubility, the independent variable is temperature.

Dependent Variable The dependent variable is the variable that you measure or observe. This is the change that is dependent on the state of the independent variable. Example: In the experiment measuring the effect of temperature on solubility, solubility would be the dependent variable.

Controlled Variables A controlled variable or constant variable is a variable that does not change during an experiment. This is what is kept the same for ALL of the experiments

For your watermelon experiment Variables/controls: What is your independent variable: What is you dependent variable: What is your controlled variable or your “controls”:

4. Experiment The fourth step of the scientific method is to do an experiment that tests the hypothesis. It answers scientific question by testing a hypothesis using a series of carefully controlled steps called a procedure. An Experiment will produce data that will be recorded and then analyzed using data tables & graphs

What are your GOALS for the watermelon experiment? Complete a,b,c & d on your handout PLUS list your procedures, which are a step by step of what you are going to do, and how you are going to do it. Be sure to number these steps. Also include any safety gear you’ll need to use or bring

5. Observations & Results An observation is the act of noting and recording something with instruments. Observations help scientists decide how certain variables might affect the problem.

5. Conclusion Scientists draw conclusions by examining the data and graphs from the experiment. This is a final summary of an investigation or experiment that will be shared with others.

How to write an effective conclusion Also known as putting it all together

What is in a conclusion? A conclusion is a summary of the experiment. It is putting the hypothesis together with the data and coming up with a conclusion or ending thought. It is a written answer to the original question.

So where to start… Every conclusion begins with a topic sentence. In a conclusion, the topic sentence is the restatement of the problem/question.

For your conclusion, you have to review your hypothesis.. Next: restate the hypothesis. What was predicted?

So was your hypothesis right, wrong or indifferent? Accept or reject your hypothesis Does the data support the hypothesis? If it does-we accept the hypothesis If it doesn’t-we reject the hypothesis

Now provide evidence Provide actual data in sentence form that backs up your previous statement.

Next What type of relationship was there, if any? How did the independent variable effect the dependent variable? Were there any trends (changes; increases, decreases in data) or patterns (repeated data that is similar) in the data? Discuss issues, problems or errors with the investigation.

Concluding sentence This sentence should Begin with a transition word To sum it up Clearly In conclusion Obviously Rephrase the original question or problem Remind the reader why this was important.

Our conclusion outline Topic sentence: restate your problem/question Restate your hypothesis (It was predicted that…) Accept or reject your hypothesis Provide evidence Actual data from the experiment showed Relationships or trends in the data : Provide evidence Issues or problems with the investigation Wrap it up! Concluding sentence

Let’s look at a scientific method study

RubberBands vs Watermelons featuring the Slow Mo Guys

Think about it… Remembering the steps of the scientific method, with your group, you’re going to develop a lab using rubber bands & a watermelon. Can you do it?