1. The Six Steps of the
Scientific Method

2. “What is it that you are trying to figure out?”
Step #1
Determine Problem
“What is it that you are trying to figure out?”

3. Step #2
Research Problem
Gather as much information as possible to help you make an “educated guess” about the problem

4. “What do you think will happen?”
Step #3
Form a Hypothesis
“What do you think will happen?”

5. Step #4
Test the Hypothesis
“Design and conduct an experiment which will attempt to answer your hypothesis”

6. Record and Analyze Data “Take careful notes of your experiment!”
Step #5
Record and Analyze Data
“Take careful notes of your experiment!”
“Then take a close look at your notes!”

7. “Does your data support / not support your hypothesis?”
Step #6
Form a Conclusion
“Does your data support / not support your hypothesis?”
- If it does, accept your hypothesis
- If it does not, reject your hypothesis

8. 5. Record and Analyze Data 6. Form a Conclusion
The Scientific Method
1. Determine the Problem
2. Conduct Research
3. Form a Hypothesis
4. Test the Hypothesis
5. Record and Analyze Data
6. Form a Conclusion