W hat Scientifi

c Investigation
is?

M ethod ofScientifi
c Investigation
Identifying
problems
Identifying
variables
Forming a
hypothesis
Planning an
investigation
Carrying out an
investigation
Observing and collecting
data
Analysing and
interpreting
Making data
conclusion Rejecting the

Accepting the
hypothesis
Writing a report

hypothesis
Forming a new

Identifying the variables :Types of variables

Variables that
are kept constant

These
variables
are fixed in
an
investigatio
n

Variables that
are manipulated

- These variables are

manipulated to observe
the changes that occur
to the variables that
respond during the
testing of a hypothesis.
-These variables can
exist in the form of
numerical or
statements. For
example, varying
temperatures.

Variables that
are respond
-Changes that occur
to these variables are
determined by the
variables that are
manipulated.
-These variables are
the data collected
from scientific
investigations
conducted during the
testing of a
hypothesis.

M aking hypothesis
A hypothesis is a statement related to a

manipulated variable and a responding

variable.
An experiment is carried out to test and
prove the validity of a hypothesis.
For example : The longer the length of
pendulum, the longer the time of
oscillations.

W riting a report
Title/Aim
Problem statement
Hypothesis
Variables
Apparatus
Materials
Procedure
Result/Observation
Analysis and data interpretation
Conclusion

The im portance ofthe Scientifi

c Investigation M ethod

It provide a systematic and complete

way to acquire scientific knowledge.

It teaches us to think critically and
analytically
It provides a reliable and convincing
result
Invent new things for the benefit of
mankind
Master science process skills
Inculcate scientific attitudes and noble

Scientifi
c attitudes and noble values
Scientific attitudes:
Being confident and indepedent
Curiosity
Being critical and analytical
Being systematic
Being objective
Being responsible and cooperative
Rational thinking
Daring to try
Honesty and accuracy
Diligence and perseverance
Being flexible and open-minded
Being clean and healthy

N oble values
Realising that science is a means to

understand nature
Appreciating and practising a clean and
healthy life
Appreciating the balance of nature
Being respectful and well-mannered
Appreciating the contribution of science
and technology
Being thankful to God