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The Scientific Method
The Scientific Method
The scientific method is the only scientific way accepted to back up a theory oridea. This is the method on which all research projects should be based. TheScientific Method is used by researchers to support or disprove a theory.
The Scientific Method
The Scientific Method involves 5 steps: ObservationQuestionHypothesisMethodResult
The Scientific Method
Observation- You observe something in the material world, using your senses or machines which are basically extensions of those senses.
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Question- You ask a question about what you observe. State the problem or question.
The Scientific Method
Hypothesis- You predict what you think the answer to your question might be.
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Method - You figure out a way to test whether the hypothesis is correct. The outcome must be measurable (quantifiable).Record and analyze data.
The Scientific Method
Result- You do the experiment using the method you came up with and record the results. You repeat the experiment to confirm your results by retesting.
The Scientific Method
State Conclusion- You state whether your prediction was confirmed or not and try to explain your results.
The Scientific Method
Test you knowledge byvisiting the Scientific Scenariosand see if you can identifythe steps of the scientific method.
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