Scientific method (10)

Question 1

research question

Answer 1

Scientists develop a question about a problem. They need to be very specific in defining what they are trying to explain or solve.

Question 2

Aim

Answer 2

ALWAYS START YOUR AIM WITH: • To investigate….
• To test …..
• To determine …..
what you as the scientist wish to achieve

Question 3

hypothesis

Answer 3

what you think the answer is based upon
  your knowledge
gathered information and prior
   - an
TO SUM UP:
educated guess
  • A suggested solution to the
 problem.
• Must be
• Sometimes written as
   testable
If...Then...
    statements
   • Predicts
an outcome

Question 4

method

Answer 4

• A procedure to test the hypothesis.
• Develop and follow a procedure.
• Include a detailed materials list.
• The outcome must be measurable (quantifiable).

Question 5

how do we make it valid

Answer 5

A fair test is when we keep everything the same except the variable. (one thing we change)

Question 6

how do we make it more reliable

Answer 6

• By REPEATING the investigation several times

* To get an AVERAGE

Question 7

observations

Answer 7

A key to experiments is observing what happens and writing it down.
– It may be charts, graphs, photographs or written work.

Question 8

conclusion

Answer 8

The answer to the hypothesis based on the data obtained from the experiment
look back at the hypothesis to see if you’re okay

Question 9

share your findings

Answer 9

Because they share their experiments and findings, scientists can learn from each other and often use someone else’s experiences to help them with what they are studying or doing