The Scientific Method

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The Scientific Method

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The Scientific Method. The Scientific Method. The scientific method is the only scientific way accepted to back up a theory or idea. This is the method on which all research projects should be based. The Scientific Method is used by researchers to support or disprove a theory. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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The Scientific Method

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The scientific method is the only scientific way accepted to back up a theory oridea. This is the method on which all research projects should be based. TheScientific Method is used by researchers to support or disprove a theory.

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The Scientific Method involves 5 steps: ObservationQuestionHypothesisMethodResult

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Observation- You observe something in the material world, using your senses or machines which are basically extensions of those senses.

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Question- You ask a question about what you observe. State the problem or question.

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Hypothesis- You predict what you think the answer to your question might be.

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Method - You figure out a way to test whether the hypothesis is correct. The outcome must be measurable (quantifiable).Record and analyze data.

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Result- You do the experiment using the method you came up with and record the results. You repeat the experiment to confirm your results by retesting.

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State Conclusion- You state whether your prediction was confirmed or not and try to explain your results.

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Test you knowledge byvisiting the Scientific Scenariosand see if you can identifythe steps of the scientific method.