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The Scientific Method
The Steps
What is the Scientific Method?
Logical steps for making a discovery
The Steps…
Step 1
Problem or Question• Scientists begin with a question about something they are curious about or a problem that needs solving.
Step 2
Research or Observation After posing a question, scientists gather
related information about the topic.
Step 3
Hypothesis• A possible
explanation for
observations that
relate to the
scientific question
(an educated guess)
If this is compared to that then this will happen.
Step 4
Design and Conduct an Experiment• Scientists then create an experiment that is
designed to test their hypothesis
• Then DO IT!
Step 5
Analyze Data• Scientists then look at the data they collected and “make-sense” of it. Usually this is done by making graphs.
Step 6
Conclusion• Is the hypothesis correct or incorrect?
Step 7
Publish• The experiment is published and the information is shared with others!
Ask Question
Do Background Research
Construct Hypothesis
Analyze Results
Experiment
Draw a Conclusion
Hypothesis is True Hypothesis is False
Publish Results
Think!
Try Again