The Scientific Method 5 Steps to Follow!

The Scientific Method The Scientific Method is a series of steps to follow to answer a question or solve a problem

Observations Scientists ask questions based on observations from their surroundings Observations use the five senses and equipment

Form a testable question A testable question is one that can be answered by designing and conducting an experiment. How does Independent Variable affect Dependent Variable?

Form a Hypothesis Take guess about what you think the answer is to your question using your observations to back-up your guess.

Test your hypothesis Set up an experiment to test your question

Test your hypothesis Write your hypothesis in If, then, because format This is not the only way to Write a hypothesis

Use a data table to organize your data Use the add a column method IV first DV next Average column last

Analyze Your Results Look at your results and decide what they tell you about your question

Analyze Your Results Use a graph to spot trends in the data

Write your results What happened (your data).

Form a Conclusion Decide what the answer to your question is and ask: –Was my hypothesis right or wrong? –Was there any problems? –Do I need to do the experiment again to find out more?