1. Steps of
the
Scientific Method

2. The Scientific Method involves a series of steps that are used to investigate a natural occurrence.

3. (revisit hypothesis if necessary) Communicate the Results!
Scientific Method
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Observation
Problem/Question
Hypothesis
Experiment
Conclusions
(revisit hypothesis if necessary)
Communicate the Results!

4. Observations Qualitative or Quantitative.
Fish and lizards have similar gill structures as embryos.
The homologous structures of a human and cat have similar bone structures.
There are 17 differences between human and shark hemoglobin protein.
The animals are cold because they are shivering.
People reported feeling sleeping after taking a drug.
Individual’s cholesterol dropped 10 points after taking a drug.

5. Hypothesis
a TESTABLE
educated guess.

6. Designed to test a hypothesis!
Experiment
Designed to test a hypothesis!
Control Group vs. Experimental Group
Variables: Independent vs. Dependent

7. Communicate the Results! All Science is built on other science.
Hierarchy of Proof: Hypothesis, Theory, Law

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