1. “The Scientific Method”
State The Problem
Gather Information
Modify and Retest
Repeat to form a theory
Form Hypothesis
Test Hypothesis
Conclusion Does NOT Support Hypothesis
Conclusion DOES Support Hypothesis
Analyze Data

2. “The Scientific Method”
Scientific Theories
Explanation of complex events based on scientific observation.
Could change over time as more tests are performed.
Examples
Einstein’s Theory of Relativity
Quantum Theory

3. “The Scientific Method”
Scientific Laws
Statement of scientific fact that always seems to be true.
These are often used in the formation of more complex theories.
Examples
Law of Gravity
Law of Conservation of Mass
Newton’s Laws of Motion

4. Science In The “Real” World
Theories are constantly being tested by groups of scientists to improve their validity.
This means at any given time there may be a minority of scientists may challenge parts of theory they think may be false…
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