1. Steps of the Scientific Method

2. Experimental Design Using the scientific method
The scientific method is a way to answer questions and solve problems.
All true experimental investigations must have:
1 independent variable
Dependent variables
Constants and/or controls

3. 4. Test with an Experiment 5. Collect and Analyze Results
Scientific Method
1. Ask A Question
2. Background Research
3. Form a Hypothesis
4. Test with an Experiment
5. Collect and Analyze Results
6. Report Conclusions

4. Steps of the Scientific Method
1. Question: Develop a question or problem that can be solved through experimentation.

5. Steps of the Scientific Method
2. Research: Make observations and research your topic of interest.

6. Steps of the Scientific Method
3. Formulate a Hypothesis: A possible explanation or answer to a question.

7. Big Bang - Hypothesis

8. Writing a Hypothesis
A Hypothesis should be written as an: If/then Statement Example: If soil temperatures rise, then plant growth will increase. I “think” or “I believe” should not be used in a hypothesis

9. Steps of the Scientific Method
4. Experiment: A controlled test that allows you to explore possible answers to a problem.

10. Variable
Any factor that can be controlled, changed, or measured in an experiment.

11. Independent Variable
The independent, or manipulated variable, is a factor that’s intentionally changed by the experimenter.

12. Dependent Variable
The dependent, or responding variable, is the factor that may change as a result of changes made in the independent variable.

13. Scientific Variables https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2606GQmDqY

14. Controls/Constants
The control or constant in an experiment is all the factors that the experimenter attempts to keep the same.

15. Steps of the Scientific Method
5. Analyze Results: Measure and record the information you get from your procedure. These are sometimes called observations or results. Record your information carefully in a Data table. Display your information on a graph.

16. Graphing Results D = Dependent R = Responding Y = Y Axis
The Mnemonic DRY MIX is used to help you know where to graph your experimental results
D = Dependent R = Responding Y = Y Axis
M = Manipulated I = Independent X = X Axis

17. Steps of the Scientific Method
5. Conclusion: Include a statement that accepts or rejects the hypothesis. Make recommendations for further study and possible improvements to the procedure.

18. Monty Python –Is she a witch?