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Steps to the Scientific method

Ask a question Ask a question


Think of a question that you want to Think of a question that you want
investigate. to investigate.

Do research Do research
This could be thinking about what This could be thinking about what
you already know or researching to you already know or researching
find out new information. to find out new information.

Make a hypothesis Make a hypothesis


One possible answer to the problem One possible answer to the
or question. A prediction. problem or question. A
(IF…then) prediction.
(IF…then)

Do an experiment Do an experiment
Steps you follow (procedure) to test Steps you follow (procedure) to
your hypothesis. test your hypothesis.

Analyze your data Analyze your data


RECORD YOUR DATA (a picture, RECORD YOUR DATA (a
table, or chart) AND LOOK AT IT. picture, table, or chart) AND
LOOK AT IT.

Make a conclusion Make a conclusion


Was your hypothesis correct? What Was your hypothesis correct?
did you learn from this experiment? What did you learn from this
Share your conclusion with others. experiment? Share your
conclusion with others.

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