Identifying the problem

Identifying the variables

Making a hypothesis
Observing phenomena
Planning the
investigation
Conduct the
investigation
Collecting data
Analysing and
interpreting data
Making conclusion
Accepted.
Write a report.
Rejected.
Plan again.
Importance of Scientific
Investigation Method
To gain a scientific knowledge
Train us to think critically and
creatively
Train us to be more observant
and record observation
Variables and Hypothesis
Three variables:
Manipulated : is changed (we
change the
value/quantity)
Responding : changing
Constant : kept constant

Hypothesis: relationship between
manipulated and responding variables.

Examples of hypothesis:
You change the temperature of water to
see if there is any changes to the volume
of water.

Hypothesis:
The higher the temperature, the smaller
volume of water.
Answers:
2. a) i. The length of thread
ii. Time taken
iii. Type of pendulum/number of
oscillation

b) The longer the thread, the longer
time take to oscillate.
Answers:
1. a) i. The weight of load
ii. Length of spring
iii. Type of load/ spring

b) The heavier the load, the longer the spring.

c) Hypothesis is accepted. The heavier the
load, the longer the spring.