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Scientific Method

Published on Nov 23, 2015

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Scientific Method

By Shane Warren
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Scientific Method

A series of steps scientist use to solve a problem
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Step 1: Observation/Asking a Question

Need to identify a problem.
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Step 2: Form a Hypothesis

A prediction and has not yet been proven or disproven 
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Step 3: Designing a controlled experiment.

  • Variables are the factors that can be changed in an experiment.
  • A Controlled Experiment is when only one variable is changed.
  • All other variables in an experiment are unchanged or controlled.
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Independent  Variable

Is the variable changed by the scientist.
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Dependent Variable

The one observed during the experiment.
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Step 4: Recording and Analyzing results

Does the data support or not support your hypothesis?
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Step 5: Drawing Conclusions

The evidence from the experiment is used to determine if the hypothesis is proven or disproven
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Forming a Theory- A theory may be formed after the hypothesis has been tested many times and is supported by much evidence

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