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Super Fantastic Scientific Method

Super Fantastic Scientific Method. Baker 2007/2008. What is the scientific method?. It is a step by step procedure of scientific problem solving. Similar to a recipie for science.

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Super Fantastic Scientific Method

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  1. Super Fantastic Scientific Method Baker 2007/2008

  2. What is the scientific method? • It is a step by step procedure of scientific problem solving. • Similar to a recipie for science. • The scientific method is a process used to systematically investigate observations, solve problems, and test hypotheses. • The scientific method helps scientists ensure that the theories they test are true by testing a hypotheses with tests.

  3. 1. Problem/Research Question • A problem is a question to be considered, solved or answered. • Everybody constantly encounters minor problems everyday. Most days start with the question, "Should I get out of bed or not?" That is a problem.

  4. 2. Observation • An observation is the act of noting and recording something with instruments. • Observations help scientists decide how certain variables might affect the problem.

  5. 3. Hypothesis • It is a prediction about the relationship between variables & can be tested. • The hypothesis is formed by examining the observations carefully and making a an educated guess as to what the outcome might be.

  6. 4. Experiment • The fourth step of the scientific method is to do an experiment that tests the hypothesis. • It answers scientific question by testing a hypothesis using a series of carefully controlled steps.

  7. 5. Conclusion • Scientists draw conclusions by examining the data from the experiment. • The final summary of an investigation or experiment.

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