The Scientific Method
The scientific method is a way to ask and answer scientific questions by making observations and doing experiments.
The steps of the scientific method are to:
Ask a Question: State the problem as a question.
Research Your Problem: Read, get advice, and make observations.
Develop a hypothesis: Make a prediction about what will happen.
Test your hypothesis: Conduct the experiment and record the data.
Organize your data: Create a chart or graph of your data.
Draw Conclusions: Analyze your data and summarize your findings.
It is important for your experiment to be a fair test. A "fair test" occurs when you change only one factor (variable) and keep all other conditions the same.
The steps of the scientific method are to:
Ask a Question: State the problem as a question.
Research Your Problem: Read, get advice, and make observations.
Develop a hypothesis: Make a prediction about what will happen.
Test your hypothesis: Conduct the experiment and record the data.
Organize your data: Create a chart or graph of your data.
Draw Conclusions: Analyze your data and summarize your findings.
It is important for your experiment to be a fair test. A "fair test" occurs when you change only one factor (variable) and keep all other conditions the same.
