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Scientific Method Date: Scientific Method Steps of Scientific Method Steps scientists use when they study something Observation, Questioning, Hypothesis, Experiment, Results, Conclusion
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Scientific Method Steps of Scientific Method Steps scientists use when they study something Observation, Questioning, Hypothesis, Experiment, Results, Conclusion
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Observation Two types: *Qualitative “l” for “look” : Qualities (characteristics) smell, look, hear, touch, taste *Quantitative “n” for “number”: measurements: scales, ruler, balance
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Question Develop a question or problem that can be solved through experimentation. * Not all questions are scientific. Ex: personal opinion, values, or judgments.
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Predict a possible testable answer to the problem or question. If... Then statement Must be measurable * Example: If soil temperatures rise, then plant growth will increase. Hypothesis
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Develop and follow a procedure. (step by step how to do an experiment) Include tables, graphs, and photographs Experiment Result
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A Conclusion is a statement based on the results of the experiment Include a statement that accepts or rejects the hypothesis and why. Also recommend possible improvements to the procedure. Conclusion
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