THE SCIENTIFIC
METHOD
SCIENTIFIC METHOD
The scientific method is a process
that scientists use to study the
world around them. It is a way of
of investigation to find answers to
a specific question.
SCIENTIFIC METHOD
There are specific steps that
should be taken when using the
scientific method.
1. MAKE AN OBSERVATION
The first thing to do with the
scientific method is through
observation. Observations are
made by using the five senses.
2. CREATE A QUESTION
Formulate a question from what
you have observed.
2. CREATE A QUESTION
Which object/s will float?
Which object/s will sink?
3. MAKE A HYPOTHESIS
Gather information in order to
come up with a guess called a
hypothesis. Predict the
outcome of the problem.
4.EXPERIMENT
Once you have a hypothesis,
the next step is to design and
execute an experiment to test
it. A key to good experiments is
to only change one thing, or
variable, at a time.
5. RECORD &
ANALYZE DATA
Scientists always record the
results of their experiments.
Graphs, diagrams, and maps, are
ways of recording your data.
5. RECORD & ANALYZE DATA
After running all the tests,
analyze your data. See if
your data matches your
hypothesis.
6. PRESENT CONCLUSION
The final step in the
scientific method is
presenting your
conclusion. Discuss your
findings and answer your
question.
