*SCIENTIFIC METHOD NOTES*
What is the scientific method (SM)? Why use SM?
Process for experimentation
Used to:
Observe
Answer questions
Draw conclusions
Six Steps
1. State the question
2. Gather information
3. Form a Hypothesis
4. Test the hypothesis
5. Draw conclusions
6. Report Results
State a Question
• State a question you will answer with your experiment.
• Every experiment has a question the experiment is answering.
Gather Information
• Gather data or information that may help you answer your question.
For m a Hypothesis
• A hypothesis is an educated guess or prediction.
• Your hypothesis is your predicted answer to your question.
Test the Hypothesis
• Your experiment
• Your experiment will test your hypothesis and prove whether it is correct or incorrect.
Draw Conclusions
• Look back at your experiment’s results.
• Determine whether your hypothesis was proven right or wrong.
Report Results
• Report back in your conclusion whether your hypothesis or prediction was right or wrong.
Remember: If your hypothesis is proven wrong simply state it. It does not mean you have done something wrong. Predictions can be wrong.
ASSIGNMENTS
8/22 Scientific Method Writing Practice
8/21 Scientific Method Mnemonic Device
8/18 All About Me...In Science
8/14 Science Procedures Quiz
8/14 Four Areas of Earth Science
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