1. Scientific Method

2. Scientific Method
A problem solving method that scientists use to test new ideas.
Scientists use the steps when writing and performing experiments.

3. Meet Your New Best Friend: DR. HERC
D: DEFINE PROBLEM
State as a question
Must be testable
R: RESEARCH LITERATURE
Gather information
Use your senses.
Define terms

4. Hypothesis & Prediction
H: HYPOTHESIS & PREDICTION
A testable statement, can be shown to be true or false by experimenting or observation.
Prediction
If, Then statement.
If the statement is true, then you would expect a certain result.

5. Hypothesis & Prediction
Ex. If plants are given Miracle Grow, then they will grow taller.
Good
1. Plants will grow taller when given Miracle Grow. 2. Girls will score higher on math tests than boys. 3. Hermit crabs choose colorful shells over drab shells.
Bad
1. Plants will grow better when given Miracle Grow. 2. Girls are smarter than boys. 3. Hermit crabs like colorful shells.

6. Experiment E: EXPERIMENT List materials needed
Identify the variables you are testing and that are stated in your hypothesis
Write a detailed, step by step procedure
Carry out experiment and collect data

7. DR. HERC R: RESULTS C: CONCLUSIONS
Present results in a data table, charts, pictures, or graphs
C: CONCLUSIONS
Begin with “In conclusion…
Restate hypothesis
State whether data supported or did not support the hypothesis
Support conclusion with specific facts from the data collected

8. Results
Table Graph

9. DR. HERC Overview D: DEFINE PROBLEM R: RESEARCH LITERATURE
H: HYPOTHESIS
E: EXPERIMENT
R: RESULTS
C: CONCLUSION