Scientific Methodology

Question 1

1. Make an observation.

Answer 1

i.e. The toaster won’t toast.

Question 2

2. Question.

Answer 2

i.e. Why won’t my toaster toast?

Question 3

3. Hypothesis.

Answer 3

i.e. Maybe the outlet is broken.

Question 4

4. Prediction.

Answer 4

If I plug the toaster into a different outlet then the toaster will toast.

Question 5

5. Test the prediction.

Answer 5

i.e. plug the toaster into a different outlet and try the toaster.

Question 6

6. Analyze and Iterate your findings.

Answer 6

i. e.
1. My bread toasts, hypothesis is supported. What could be wrong with the outlet?
2. My bread will not toast, hypothesis is NOT supported. Maybe there is a broken wire in the toaster.