1. Scientific Method
DR. HERC

2. Scientific Method
Be able to utilize the scientific method of solving problems and explain each step used in solving the problem, issue or situation presented.

3. D Define the problem (Pose a
question).
Curiosity leads to thinking about
questions.

4. R. Research
Observational research leading to
inferences ( your interpretation)
Might use any of the five senses or all
of them; sight, hearing, touch, smell,
and taste. Gather as much
information as possible.

5. H Hypothesis
An educated guess (using the
information gathered) to the answer of
the problem, issue or situation.
Must be testable by observation or
experimentation.

6. E Experiment
Examine all the factors that can change during an experiment.
Independent Variables: these are variables that can be manipulated or change during the experiment by the scientist or one doing the experiment.
Dependent Variable: responding variables, those variables that are expected to change as a response to the independent variable.
Control: that factor of an experiment which will not change and all other variables are compared to.

7. R Results
Collecting data. These are facts, figures and other evidence that you learn during experimentation. Inference the information
gathered. This is your logical interpretation of the facts.
Qualitative: quality of information such as
color, odor, and sound.
Quantitative: quantity or measured
information such as size, temperature and
volume.

8. C Conclusion
Final statement summarizing what was
learned from an experiment.
Always ask yourself: Did you fulfill the
purpose of the experiment or solve the
problem.

9. Scientific Method Review
What is the scientific method?