1. SCIENTIFIC METHOD

2. A researcher must follow scientific method for research to be considered valid. The following slides will discuss the procedure for applying scientific method to experiments

3. Define the problem What is to be studied?

4. Research A scientist researches the topic to be studied to find any preexisting knowledge that may help in the experiment

5. Hypothesis What is a hypothesis?

6. A hypothesis is always written as a statement Example: Drinking coffee 30 minutes before a test improves test scores. Now write your own example of a hypothesis

7. Design the experiment Study one variable at a time Include a control group Keep all other factors equal Use large number of trials Repeat

8. Control group The group that does not receive the experimental variable.

9. Experimental group The group that does receive the experimental variable

10. Observe and record data Data table graph

11. Conclusion The conclusion is based solely on the data collected Never use the word” prove”