1. 1D - Scientific Method 1

2. Shows the general cyclical nature of the scientific process
By allowing the conclusions of one experiment to lead to the next experiment, we keep advancing
When we learn one thing we can use that to ask more questions 2

3. Scientific Investigation
Observation
Hypothesis
Experiment
Analyze Data
Conclusion
Report/Publish
General idea but NO SET right or wrong way to use scientific method
Not one set step by step process for the scientific method
General approach that is dynamic in nature
Can customize the scientific method to the situations 3

4. Scientific Method Make Observations Form Hypothesis
What do you already know?
Collect various observations about your subject.
Form Hypothesis
What do you want to know?
Make prediction based on observations. 4

5. Scientific Method Experiment Conclusion
Design an experiment based on your hypothesis
Collect Data
Analyze Results (ALL data)
Consider Bias
Conclusion
What did you learn?
Did it lead to new questions?
What do you want to learn now?
Continue the process 5

6. Scientific Method Identify a problem Gather information (research)
State a hypothesis
Design and carry out an experiment
Make observations & collect data
Organize and analyze data
State the conclusion

7. YES! You should copy this!7

8. Law vs. Theory vs. Hypothesis
Describes.
Truth that is valid through all branches of science.
Explains.
Supported by a broad range of data.
I think.
Testable question based on observations. 8