Steps of the
Scientific Method
The scientific method is a way
to ask and answer scientific questions by making observations
and doing experiments. The steps of the scientific
method should be followed in order to ensure a successful
science project.
So, here
are the steps of the scientific method that you will need to
follow in order to complete your project.
1. Ask a
question - ask a question about something that you
observe, How, What, When, Who, Which, Why, or
Where?
2. Collect background information -
collect information to help you answer your question using the
internet and library. This will help you find the best
way to conduct your experiment and ensure that you won't
repeat a mistake that has already been
done.
3. Write your hypothesis - a
hypothesis is an educated guess that should answer your
question. Make sure that you state your hypothesis in a
way that you can easily measure.
4. Test your hypothesis - now you
get to conduct your experiement to see if your hypothesis is
correct. Make sure to conduct your experiment more than
one time, as this ensures that the results are not an
accident. Make sure that you only change one factor at a
time and keep all other conditions the
same
5. Record and study your data -
record the results of your experiments using charts and/or
graphs.
6. Write a conclusion - write
a statement that explains the results of your experiment and
if your hypothesis was true or false.
Here is a
helpful worksheet that may assist you click
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