The Scientific Method
What is the Scientific Method? A logical way of solving problems Scientists use this method to gather and test information
What are the steps of the Scientific Method? Question Research Hypothesis Procedure/Method Collect Data and Observations Graph Data Draw Conclusions **Remember this is a process and is cyclical**
Research Hypothesis Procedure Collect data and Observations Conclusion Observation/Question Research Hypothesis Procedure Collect data and Observations Test supports hypothesis: make additional predictions and test them Test does NOT support hypothesis: revise or pose a new one Conclusion