THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD By: Drew Sandage

THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD Identify the problem Collect information Make a hypothesis or guess Test the hypothesis Draw conclusions

IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM Getting in mind the question you wish to answer Example – Does a car get better fuel mileage by using higher octane fuel?

COLLECT INFORMATION Gather information about your problem from sources available Example – Automotive magazines and newspaper articles

MAKE HYPOTHESIS OR GUESS Based on the information gathered, state the outcome you believe will be proven true Example – I believe the fuel consumption per mile will decrease with the use of higher octane fuel (better mpg)

TEST THE HYPOTHESIS Conduct an experiment to determine the results of your hypothesis Example – Over the course of a standard driving time and condition (such as to work), fill up with the lowest octane on one tank then try with the highest octane on the second tank.

DRAW A CONCLUSION Examine your test results to determine if your hypothesis was correct Example – Calculate your fuel mileage for each tank of gas used to see which one was the most efficient

THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD Identify the problem Collect information Make a hypothesis or guess Test the hypothesis Draw conclusions