1. The Process used to answer questions and solve problems.
Scientific Method
The Process used to answer questions and solve problems.

2. Problem / Question State the problem or question.
Like….what kind of bug spray kills the most ants?

3. Research
Gather information in the form of research. (articles, magazines, journals, internet, etc)

4. Hypothesis
A hypothesis is a tentative answer to your question or problem(should be research based)
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5. Experiment Experiment- tests your hypothesis
Independent variable-. What you are testing.
Dependent variable- What you measure
Constants- Things that you keep the same to keep the experiment fair
Control Group – The group not receiving the experimental treatment.
Experimental Group – The group receiving the experimental treatment.

6. Data
Recorded observations and measurements from the experiment (usually graphs and tables.)
Types of Data: Quantitative and Qualitative
Quantitative: Usually have a numeric value.
Qualitative: Gathered with your senses. i.e. color, smell, description

7. Remembering Variables
DRY MIX
D-Dependent variable R- Responding variable Y- (goes on) Y-axis M-Manipulated variable I-Independent variable X-(goes on) X-axis

8. Analyze
Analyze the data (figure out what it means)

9. Conclusions
Draw conclusions about your hypotheses from the data.

10. Repeat Repeat the experiment to make sure the results are reliable.
Theory- believed to be true but can change as we learn more (evolution)
Law – unchanging (gravity)
Report your results by sharing
with others and publishing.

11. Scientific Method Ask a Question Gather Information Form a Hypothesis
Test with Experiment
Analyze Results
Hypothesis True/False
Report Results

12. Brain Pop