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The Scientific Method

The Scientific Method. 5 Steps to Follow!. The Scientific Method. The Scientific Method is a series of steps to follow to answer a question or solve a problem. Observations. Scientists ask questions based on observations from their surroundings

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The Scientific Method

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  1. The Scientific Method 5 Steps to Follow!

  2. The Scientific Method The Scientific Method is a series of steps to follow to answer a question or solve a problem

  3. Observations • Scientists ask questions based on observations from their surroundings • Observations use the five senses and equipment

  4. Form a testable question • A testable question is one that can be answered by designing and conducting an experiment. How does Independent Variable affect Dependent Variable?

  5. Form a Hypothesis • Take guess about what you think the answer is to your question using your observations to back-up your guess.

  6. Test your hypothesis • Set up an experiment to test your question

  7. Test your hypothesis • Write your hypothesis in If, then, because format • This is not the only way to • Write a hypothesis

  8. Use a data table to organize your data • Use the add a column method • IV first • DV next • Average column last

  9. Analyze Your Results • Look at your results and decide what they tell you about your question

  10. Analyze Your Results • Use a graph to spot trends in the data

  11. Write your results • What happened (your data).

  12. Form a Conclusion • Decide what the answer to your question is and ask: • Was my hypothesis right or wrong? • Was there any problems? • Do I need to do the experiment again to find out more?

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