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A key to the successful Science Fair
Project
A key to the successful Science Fair
Project
Goal
The Researcher’s StrategyThe Researcher’s Strategy
Results
Method
Hypothesis
Overview
Research
Conclusion
Review
References
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Upon completion of this program, you should be able to:
Describe key processes involved in Each of the steps of the ScientificMethod
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Identify and define each of the basic steps involved within the Scientific Method
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“The Scientific Method is the tool that scientists use to find the answers to questions.
It is the process of thinking through the possible solutions to a problem and testing each possibility to find the best solution.”
“The Scientific Method is the tool that scientists use to find the answers to questions.
It is the process of thinking through the possible solutions to a problem and testing each possibility to find the best solution.”
VanCleave, 1997
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The Scientific Method helps to make sure we don’t miss anything and that our results and conclusions are as accurate and unbiased as possible.
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The process of collecting information, determining a problem/topic, and developing a question about the problem/topic.
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In order to identify the topic and to ask relevant questions you must gather information. This may require the use of library reference materials, computer software, the Internet, information from individuals who know about the topic and/or about research, and your own experiences. You may also want to attempt some exploratory experiments to help focus your research.
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It is important that you develop a way to keep track of all of the information that you gather. A notebook is often needed with a system of entering your information so that it can be quickly found later.
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Remember: Research continues throughout the process. As you uncover new bits of information, additional questions may be generated.
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A statement/idea of what you think the solution to the problem will be. It is used to guide the research methodology. All experiments are designed to test the hypothesis.
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should make a claim about how two (or more) factors relate.
should be based on facts from research and past experiences
should be a written statement that is completed BEFORE the project/ experiment
should not be changed even if your experiment does not support it.
The Hypothesis:
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Step-by-step processes used to test the hypothesis. This usually consists of a written set of phrases or sentences telling exactly what will be done.More information? Click hereClick here
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Make sure your selected method will answer your question and only your question
Compile a list of all the materials you will need to carry out the investigation
Assemble all of the materials If possible, practice the
experiment.
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Note all of the needed procedures that must be followed, how to improve the procedures, how the data should be collected, all time and materials requirements, etc.
Create a final list of procedures and follow them explicitly as you conduct your final experiment and collect your date.
Record all data – failures as well as successes.
Repeat your experiment to verify your results
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Clear, precise records of the data collected during your experiment.
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Keep accurate records of all data collected during the experiment.
Analyze by putting the data into graphs and tables.
Look for patterns in the data. Complete statistics as needed (e.g., calculate means) to make comparisons.
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A summary of the results of the experiment and a statement of how the results relate to the hypothesis.
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Use the analysis of your experimental data and observations to answer your original question.
Give possible reasons for the difference between your hypothesis and the experimental results.
Don’t leave out results that may not support your hypothesis and don’t change your hypothesis.
Give possible ways that further experiments could be conducted to find additional solutions.
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DiscoverySchool.com Science Fair Handbook: Scientific Method. (Last visited 8/04/2001). http://school.discovery.com/sciencefaircentral/scifairstudio/handbook/scientificmethod.com
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Hoskins, S The Scientific Method. (Last visited: 8/13/2001. http://www.pwcs.edu/pwc/schools/henderson/SciMethod.html
Karnowski, J. (2001). Science Fair Project Information for Parents. (Last visited: 8/04/2001). http://scifairinfo.fruitvale.k12.ca.us/main.htm
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Rowan, T. (2001). Resource for Science Projects. (Last visited: 8/04/2001). http://users.massed.net/~tedrowen/primer.html
Scifair.org. The Scientific Method. (Last visited: 8/11/2001). http://www.scifair.org/articles/sm.shtml
VanCleave, J. (1997). Guide to the Best Science Fair Projects. John Wiley & Sons, Inc.: New York.
Review Question #1Statements of what you predict will be the answers to the question posed by your investigation are commonly called:
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Procedures
Data
Observations
Hypotheses
Review Question #2
The process of collecting information from your own experiences, knowledgeable sources, and data from exploratory experiments is completed in which step of the Scientific Method?
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Hypothesis
Results
Methods
Research
Review Question #3
A statement that indicates how the results of an experiment relate to the hypothesis is completed during which step of the Scientific Method?
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Methods
Conclusions
Results
Research
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That concludes this program…
As you prepare for your science fair project – make sure you consider the importance of the Scientific Method.
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A key to the successful Science Fair
Project
A key to the successful Science Fair
Project
Goal
The Researcher’s StrategyThe Researcher’s Strategy
Results
Method
Hypothesis
Overview
Research
Conclusion
Review
References