Research Methodology and the Scientific Method Subtitle

Class layout By the end of this lesson, we will have: Discuss the scientific method Learned about types of research designs Designed experiments

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

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

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……

RESEARCH DESIGN

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

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

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