1. The Scientific Method

2. The scientific method is the only scientific way accepted to back up a theory or idea. This is the method on which all research projects should be based. The Scientific Method is used by researchers to support or disprove a theory.

3. The Scientific Method The Scientific Method involves 5 steps: Observation Question Hypothesis Method Result

4. The Scientific Method Observation- You observe something in the material world, using your senses or machines which are basically extensions of those senses. AH—Look at this!

5. The Scientific Method Question- You ask a question about what you observe. State the problem or question.

6. The Scientific Method Hypothesis- You predict what you think the answer to your question might be.

7. The Scientific Method Method - You figure out a way to test whether the hypothesis is correct. The outcome must be measurable (quantifiable). Record and analyze data.

8. The Scientific Method Result- You do the experiment using the method you came up with and record the results. You repeat the experiment to confirm your results by retesting.

9. The Scientific Method State Conclusion- You state whether your prediction was confirmed or not and try to explain your results.

10. Science experiments use…? Independent Variable Dependent Variable Controls/Constants

11. Scientific Vocabulary Experimental Controls or Constants: Something that does not change- all the factors that stay the same in an experiment.

12. Scientific Vocabulary  Variables: Something that is changed  Independent: The one factor that is changed by the person doing the experiment  Dependent: The factor which is measured in the experiment.

13. Agenda Complete Scientific Method Review Worksheet