1. Research Methodology and the Scientific Method
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2. Class layout By the end of this lesson, we will have:
Discuss the scientific method
Learned about types of research designs
Designed experiments

3. Pre-Activity The Scientific Method Hypothesis Experiment
In pairs, use the following words to describe and diagram the scientific method
Hypothesis
Experiment
Research Question
Conclusion
Data
Results

4. Components of a Scientific Investigation
Hypothesis
Experiment
Conclusions
Data
Research Question
Scientific Methods
Draw
Collect
Interpret
Define
Conduct
Analyze
Form
Design

5. Conventions of Writing Write like a scientist
Word
Verb
Passive
Noun
Hypothesis
Form
Formulate
Was formed
Formation
Experiment
Design/Conduct
Was/ were designed/conducted
Design
Conclusion
Draw
Was/Were drawn
Data
Collect/ Analyze/ Interpret
Were…..
Collection Analysis
Interpretation
Research Question
Define
Propose
Was……….
Example sentences:
Data were analyzed using…….
After the formation of the hypothesis…….
The experimental design included……

6. RESEARCH DESIGN

7. The 3 Major Continua in Research Design
Quantitative
Qualitative
Confirmatory
Exploratory
Applied
Theoretical

9. Variables Variable Type Definition Independent Does not change
Changes due
Constants (Controlled)
Factors to be Controlled
Extraneous
Variables that may confound results
Variables

10. Constants and Controls
Conditions to remain constant
Age
Temperature
Angles of incidence
Sample
Time
Gender