Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad

Write a note on the compulsory steps involved in scientific method. Elaborate

each step briefly.
Scientific Method
The process taken by scientists to discover scientific facts and scientific truths is called the
Scientific Method.
The essence of the Science approach is a strong approach adopted to solve scientific and social
problems. Better understanding of the scientific method is a common feature of increased
awareness in the acquisition of information.
The compulsory steps involved in the scientific method are given below:
i. Problem recognition
ii. Definition of problem
iii. Problem analysis
iv. Collecting data
v. Data analysis
vi. Designing a hypothesis
vii. Confirms the hypothesis
viii. Finding a solution
ix. Applying solutions to health conditions

i. Problem Recognition
The quest to find the truth about whatever is happening scientifically is a first step
helps solve the problem in a scientific way. Everything that happens for nature
captures the attention of students and they wonder why and why effects on nature.
The disciples jump in amazement. While using science how a great teacher's job is to
present the idea in the form of problem and encourage students to find similar
solutions.
ii. Definition of Problem
After hearing the problem clearly, it should be clearly defined for the problem can be
resolved. This is the next step in the Scientific Method. After the description of the
problem is obviously, it is possible to devise ways to solve the problem. Students
themselves can find and write clear meanings using appropriate words with the help
of a teacher. A suitable description can be selected from them.
iii. Problem Analysis
This is the third step in the Science Method that divides and organizes the problem
and its contents. The reader should analyze the problem in parts to find out the details
of each component to understand the actual magnitude of the problem.
iv. Collecting data
Creating Solutions using the resources and strategies available to solve the problem
with collecting data properly is an important step in science way. Problem-related
information can be collected in the following ways:
 Data collection by observation
 Data collection through experiments
 Data collection through auditing
 Interview with a specialist
v. Data Analysis
Analysis of the collected data improves the state of science among students. Data
collection can reveal diversity and diversity of the problem and its magnitude. Only
on the basis of information analysis building a hypothesis can be done. Non-essential
data and information can be discarded this way. The teacher should support the
student in the analysis of details. With these distinguishing and comparative skills can
be developed among students.
vi. Designing a Hypothesis
The designing of hypothesis or tentative solutions by an important step in the
scientific process. Temporary solutions are based on analyze various data on the basis
of planning and collecting data accordingly their similarities and differences. In this
way, there can be many solutions to try found in the given problem. They are called
hypotheses. All thoughts cannot be solutions to the problem. One of them will be the
 ideal solution for the problem. Students may be encouraged to create a hypothesis on
the basis of data collected by observation or experimentation.

vii. Confirms the Hypothesis

Hypothesis testing or hypothesis confirmation is essential to obtain correct which
may be correct. On the basis of thoughts, some data collected through repeated tests is
also analyzed a suitable hypothesis should be chosen. Temporary solutions may be
discarded where there is a lack of authenticity and proof of testing
viii. Finding a Solution
The hypothesis should be tested in various areas and from the results of tests and tests
are selected by a valid hypothesis. Selected and confirmed the hypothesis is tested
several times. According to its consensus it becomes final troubleshooting can also be
announced as a result.
ix. Applying solutions to our Health Conditions
The derived results must be generalized. The generalized result can be utilized
whenever the situations happened alike. The learner can apply the same or similar
type of methods for problem solving.