SCIENCE AS METHOD

AND RESULTS
The scientific method. When conducting
research, scientists use the scientific method to collect
measurable, empirical evidence in an experiment related
to a hypothesis (often in the form of an if/then statement),
the results aiming to support or contradict a theory.
 In school, the scientific method is introduced in the earlier part of
discussions. Even though the number if steps varies, it presents a general
idea of how to do science:

1. Observe and determine if there are unexplained occurrences

unfolding.

2. Determine the problem and identify factors involved.

3. Through past knowledge of similar instance, formulate hypothesis

that could explain the said phenomenon. Ideally, the goal is to reject
the null hypothesis and accept the alternative hypothesis for the
study “to count as significant” (can also be separated into additional
steps such as “to generate prediction” or “ to infer from past
experiments”).

4. Conduct Experiment by setting up dependent and independent

variables, and trying to see how independent ones affect dependent
ones

5. Gather and analyze results through and upon culmination

Of the experiment. Examine if the data gathered are significant
Enough to conclude results.
6. Formulate conclusion and provide recommendation in case
others would want to broaden the study.