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5. Collecting and Analyzing Data Further observations and measurements are gathered
from the experiment.
8. Formulation of Theory – explains the way something behaves; a concept that has
been tried or tested; can still be modified when new findings are made; tells us why
things happen.
Ex. Materials lose heat in air spaces.
Theory of evolution by natural selection
9. Formulation of Scientific Law - a statement that describes how something behaves;
does not explain why something happens but it will explain what will happen;
not contestable and is often expressed in mathematical equations.
Ex. Water stores heat better than gravel.
Law of Conservation of Energy