1. The Scientific Method

2. 5 Steps: Identify the Problem. Research the Problem.
Form a Hypothesis.
Test the Hypothesis.
Draw Conclusions.

3. 1. Identify the Problem What is your Goal?
What Idea are you trying to test?

4. 2. Research the Problem
Examine Background Information about the problem.
Aids in Developing a Hypothesis.
Hypothesis = prediction about a phenomenon.

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

6. 4. Test the Hypothesis Perform an Experiment by:
Listing Materials you will need.
Outlining a Procedure for the experiment.
Identifying How you will 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 - represents a tentative explanation based on minimal evidence.
Ex: dinosaur extinction.
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.