The Scientific Method 5 Steps to Follow The

The Scientific Method 5 Steps to Follow!

The Scientific Method is a series of steps to follow to answer a question or solve a problem

Observations • Scientists ask questions based on observations from their surroundings • Observations use the five senses and equipment

Form a testable question • A testable question is one that can be answered by designing and conducting an experiment. How does Independent Variable affect Dependent Variable?

Form a Hypothesis • Take guess about what you think the answer is to your question using your observations to back-up your guess.

Test your hypothesis • Set up an experiment to test your question

Test your hypothesis • Write your hypothesis in If, then, because format • This is not the only way to • Write a hypothesis

Use a data table to organize your data • Use the add a column method • IV first • DV next • Average column last

Analyze Your Results • Look at your results and decide what they tell you about your question

Analyze Your Results • Use a graph to spot trends in the data

Write your results • What happened (your data).

Form a Conclusion • Decide what the answer to your question is and ask: – Was my hypothesis right or wrong? – Was there any problems? – Do I need to do the experiment again to find out more?