Scientific Method Notes

Scientific Method- Goals

I. The student should be able to explain
A. Hypothesis
1. The difference between an educated
guess and a wild guess.
2. How to use data to adjust one's
hypothesis
a. Measurements
b. Observation
B. Experiments
1. How to fairly test one's hypothesis
a. Controls
b. Variables
2. How to collect data from test
a. Measure
b. Observe
c. Record the above
C. Analyze
1. Look at data to a pattern, characteristics
or qualities.
a. What is the data saying about the
test?
b. If it supports the hypothesis?
2. Draw a conclusion, or some conclusions
D. Infer- through supported data, can be visual,
verbal, or mathematical
E. Model
F. Theory
G. Scientific Notation