Steps to the Scientific Method
This is the first step of the Scientific Method
Make an observation
A scientific procedure done to make a discovery, test a hypothesis or demonstrate a known fact.
Experiment
Why is the Scientific Method important?
It is a way for us to study and discover certain things.
What is Ms. Toris Dogs name?
Winnie!
This sums up entire investigation (experiment).
The conclusion
A process that is used to find answers to questions about the world around us.
The Scientific Method
Which of the following is an example of testing the hypothesis?
a. Gathering information
b. making a model
c. summarizing findings
d. communicating results
B. Making a model
Megans dogs!
What is the 3rd step of the Scientific Method
Propose a hypothesis
Is an educated guess based on observations and your knowledge of the topic.
Hypothesis
Which comes first, forming an hypothesis or testing an hypothesis
forming an hypothesis
What is Pats DJ name?
DJ Fuzzy Slippaz
This step involves the testing of your hypothesis
The experiment
The outcome we would expect to see if the hypothesis is correct.
Prediction
We can make ______ by gathering information by using our senses.
observations
What is Jim famous for dropping in the cafeteria?
Chicken pot pie!
An "If...then.." statement is used in what?
A hypothesis
The results or findings based on data collected in the experiment.
Conclusion
What should you do if your hypothesis DOES NOT support the experiment or the data collected?
Adjust or modify hypothesis and retry experiment.
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