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The Scientific Method

The Scientific Method. What is the Scientific Method? A scientific guide to problem solving. There are 7 steps in the Scientific Method. (some science teachers may use a different number of steps). 1. State the question/problem. 2. Gather information. 3. Form a hypothesis.

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The Scientific Method

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  1. The Scientific Method

  2. What is the Scientific Method?A scientific guide to problem solving.

  3. There are 7 steps in the Scientific Method. (some science teachers may use a different number of steps)

  4. 1. State the question/problem

  5. 2. Gather information

  6. 3. Form a hypothesis

  7. 4. Test the hypothesis(experiment)

  8. 5. Observe

  9. 6. Record and study data

  10. 7. Conclusion

  11. Definitions • Hypothesis - an educated guess • Variable - things in an experiment that can change • Control - things in an experiment that must stay the same

  12. Observation - an act or instance of viewing or noting a fact or occurrence for some scientific purpose using one’s senses. • Sight • Touch • Smell • Taste • Hear

  13. Let's say I have a problem: My car won't start. How would I use the scientific method to solve this problem? Problem:My car won’t start.Gather information: Open up the hood and have a look.Hypothesis: If I put gas in my car, it will start.Test the Hypothesis: First, I will call my friend Bill and ask for a ride to the gas station. Buy gas container. After paying for the gasoline, I will get a ride back to my car and put the gasoline in the tank. Once the gasoline is in the tank, I will attempt to restart the car.Observe: The car started on the first try. (touch, sight, hear)Study and Record Data: (your mind collects data)Conclusion: When I put gas in my car, it started.

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