1. Scientific Method

2. Scientific Method
The scientific method is the process in which scientists conduct experiments

3. Steps In The Scientific Method
1)State the problem
2)Gather Information
3)Form a hypothesis
4)Test The Hypothesis
5)Analyze Data
6)State a Conclusion

4. State The Problem
In this step you explain what you are going to be testing in your experiment
This is formed by observations the scientist has made

5. Gather Information
Scientists investigate the problem by making measurements of some aspect of an object or phenomenon
Accuracy is important because with inaccurate measurements come inaccurate conclusions

6. Form A Hypothesis
A hypothesis is a possible explanation or solution to a problem
It is an educated guess as to what is going to happen in your experiment
This is what you are going to test in the experiment

7. Test The Hypothesis
A hypothesis is then tested by performing an experiment
An experiment is a scientific procedure carried out by certain guidelines

8. Testing The Hypothesis
Variable-Factors in an experiment
Independent Variable-The factor that is manipulated by the experimenter
Dependent Variable-The factor that can change if the independent variable is changed
Control-A second experiment that will have all of the same conditions except the variable being tested

10. Analyze Data
This is the step where you organize your data that you gathered from the experiment
Make charts or graphs

11. State Conclusion
In this step the scientist determine how accurate the hypothesis was
In this step the hypothesis may be either accepted or rejected

12. Theory
A theory is an explanation based on many observations during repeated experiments
With new data a theory can be changed or disproven
A law is a basic fact that describes the behavior of a natural phenomenon
“Rule of nature”
Theories are used to explain scientific laws