Scientific Method

Question 1

Purpose

Answer 1

State the major objective of the experiment in one complete sentence

Question 2

Background Research

Answer 2

Describe the context of the experiment based on literature review

Question 3

Hypothesis

Answer 3

State an educated prediction of the experimental outcome

Question 4

Materials

Answer 4

List all materials needed to perform the experiment

Question 5

Procedure

Answer 5

Describe each step that will be followed in performing the experiment

Question 6

Precautions

Answer 6

Describe the safety measures that will be employed during the experiment

Question 7

Observations

Answer 7

Describe observations made during the experiment

Question 8

Data

Answer 8

Collect, organize and present your experimental data

Question 9

Calculations

Answer 9

Show all calculations made using the collected data

Question 10

Conclusion

Answer 10

Respond to the purpose of the experiment in one complete sentence

Question 11

Analysis and Discussion of Results

Answer 11

Analyze and discuss the pros and cons of the results obtained. State the significance of the experiment and its results

Question 12

Theory

Answer 12

Describe the possible reason(s) behind the results obtained

Question 13

Scientific Law

Answer 13

Describe whether the theory is widely accepted by the scientific community

Question 14

Recommendations of Repeating the Experiment

Answer 14

Offer recommendations on alternative ways to better the experiment

Question 15

Recommendations for Future Research

Answer 15

Offer recommendations on related areas of research that may be performed