1. The Scientific Method
Mrs. Jenkins

2. 5 Steps: Identify the Problem.
Research the Problem & Make Observations.
Form a Hypothesis.
Design an Experiment to test the Hypothesis.
Draw Conclusions.

3. 1. Identify the Problem
What is the problem that you are trying to solve?

4. 3. Form a Hypothesis
Make a testable Prediction about the problem or goal you are investigating.
Compose an “If….Then….” statement.
Keep it Simple!

5. 2. Research the Problem
Examine Background Information about the problem
Aids in Developing a Hypothesis.

6. 4. Test the Hypothesis Perform an Experiment by: List Materials
Outlining a Procedure for the experiment.
Collect Data.

7. 5. Draw Conclusions
Ask yourself, “Was my hypothesis an accurate prediction?”
Base your conclusions on your Experimental Data.

8. Hypothesis, Theory, Law
Hypothesis = an educated guess that can be tested.
Theory - statement based on a significant amount of evidence and has been tested numerous times.
Ex: theory of evolution.
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9. Law - statement that has been found to be invariable (does not change) under the same conditions.
Ex: law of gravitation.