1. The Scientific Method involves a series of steps that are used to investigate a natural occurrence.

2. Observation/Research Formulate a Hypothesis Experiment
Scientific Method
Problem/Question
Observation/Research
Formulate a Hypothesis
Experiment
Record and Analyze Results
Conclusion
Repeat the Work

3. Steps of the Scientific Method
1. Problem/Question: Develop a question or problem that can be solved through experimentation.

4. Steps of the Scientific Method
2. Observation/Research: Make observations and research your topic of interest.

5. Steps of the Scientific Method
3. Formulate a Hypothesis: Predict a possible answer to the problem or question.
Example: If soil temperatures are increased, then plant growth will improve because more water can be absorbed.

6. Steps of the Scientific Method
4. Experiment: Develop and follow a procedure.
Include a detailed materials list.
The outcome must be measurable (quantifiable).

7. Steps of the Scientific Method
5. Record and Analyze Results:.
Include tables, graphs, and photographs.

8. Steps of the Scientific Method
6. Conclusion: Include a statement that accepts or rejects the hypothesis.
Make recommendations for further study and possible improvements to the procedure.

9. Steps of the Scientific Method
7. Repeat the Work:
Doing so validates the results of your experimentation.

10. Variables The variable in an experiment is the factor being tested
Variables The variable in an experiment is the factor being tested. Independent variable-the variable that is being tested. (Follows the “if” in the hypothesis) Dependent variable –the variable that is being measured. (Follows the “then” in the hypothesis)

11. Experimental Group This is the group that the independent variable is used for. The group which is being tested.

12. The Control The control of the experiment remains the same
The Control The control of the experiment remains the same. All of your constants in an experiment are part of the control. This group is used to compare to the experimental group.