1. Laws, Hypotheses and Development of Theories
The Scientific Method
Laws, Hypotheses and Development of Theories

2. Laws vs. Theories
Simple, true, universal, and absolute
VS.
Explanation based on proven hypothesis, and must be verified many times
So What is a Hypothesis?
A testable prediction, often implied by a theory. An educated guess.

3. Scientific Methods Make observations Ask a question
Background research
Form a hypothesis
Test through experimentation
Analyze your data
Draw conclusion
Communicate your results

4. Some important details…
If/then statement for hypothesis
Independent variable
Dependent variable
Control Group
Experimental Group