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The Scientific Method
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The scientific method is the only scientific way accepted to back up a theory or idea. This is the method on which all research projects should be based. The Scientific Method is used by researchers to support or disprove a theory.
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The Scientific Method The Scientific Method involves 5 steps: Observation Question Hypothesis Method Result
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The Scientific Method Observation- You observe something in the material world, using your senses or machines which are basically extensions of those senses. AH—Look at this!
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The Scientific Method Question- You ask a question about what you observe. State the problem or question.
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The Scientific Method Hypothesis- You predict what you think the answer to your question might be.
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The Scientific Method Method - You figure out a way to test whether the hypothesis is correct. The outcome must be measurable (quantifiable). Record and analyze data.
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The Scientific Method Result- You do the experiment using the method you came up with and record the results. You repeat the experiment to confirm your results by retesting.
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The Scientific Method State Conclusion- You state whether your prediction was confirmed or not and try to explain your results.
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Science experiments use…? Independent Variable Dependent Variable Controls/Constants
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Scientific Vocabulary Experimental Controls or Constants: Something that does not change- all the factors that stay the same in an experiment.
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Scientific Vocabulary Variables: Something that is changed Independent: The one factor that is changed by the person doing the experiment Dependent: The factor which is measured in the experiment.
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Agenda Complete Scientific Method Review Worksheet
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