The Scientific Method - Investigating the World
Scientific Method is a systematic way of acquiring new knowledge or correcting existing beliefs. It involves steps like defining a problem, forming a hypothesis, conducting experiments, making observations, and drawing conclusions. Constants and variables are essential components in this method. By following these steps, individuals can explore and understand the world around them through scientific inquiry.
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The Scientific Method 7M Science
Objectives 1. What is the scientific method? 2. What are the steps of the scientific method? 3. What are constants and variables?
The Scientific Method Scientific Method is a way of investigating things that go on around us, by acquiring new knowledge, or correcting previous knowledge.
The Steps The steps of the scientific method are to: 1. Problem A question that needs to be answered scientifically. Examples .
The Steps 2. Hypothesis An educated statement made by an individual to potentially answer a problem that needs to be solved or a question that needs to be answered. The hypothesis must be able to be tested Must be supported by research
The Steps 3. Experiment An individual must design an experiment that they can use to test to check if their hypothesis is correct or null (incorrect). The experiment must be created in a way that another individual can reproduce it to achieve similar results: The experiment must include: A specific materials list Specific, step by step instructions
The Steps 4. Observations An organized, recorded observation of the facts and information which occurred during the experiment. These observations can be recorded using: data tables, graphs, diagrams, equations, calculations, drawings, or other methods of showing your data.
The Steps 5. Conclusion A thoughtful (meaning you thought about it) statement summarizing your reasoning, decisions, or opinions formed as a result of your investigation. It is o.k. to be right, but it is also o.k. to be wrong!!!!!
Constants Constants: Part of a controlled experiment that stays the same from the original problem you noticed.
Variables: Independent and Dependent Variable: Part of a controlled experiment that you change or manipulate from the original problem you noticed; helps to determine if it is related to causing the problem or not. Independent Variable: The variable in the experiment that is the input, or that causes a change. Dependent Variable: The variable in the experiment that is the output, or that is effected during a change.
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