Scientific Method

Scientific Method

The scientific method is a stepped process used during scientific experiments that is meant to explore observations and uses a question and answer process to test for results.

Steps of the Scientific Method:

Problem: The problem is what you are looking to figure out during your actually experiment, or the basis.
Research: Rather than going straight to an experiment you want to conduct research to help you find the best way to do things and insure that you don't repeat mistakes from the past.
Hypothesis: A hypothesis is an educated guess used to state your inference on how the experiment with result.
Run Experiment: Running the experiment is the process of testing your hypothesis in order to get to your conclusions. During the experiment there is always a dependent variable which is what you measure, and an independent variable which is what you purposely change. Then you must also key a control or a constant in order to set a baseline and run the experiment.
Analyze/Conclusion: The conclusion or analysis of the experiment is when you examine the results of experiment and look back to see if your hypothesis was correct.

Citations:

-Science Buddies. “Steps of the Scientific Method.” Science Buddies, Science Buddies, 7 Feb. 2019, www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/science-fair/steps-of-the-scientific-method.
-“The Scientific Method.” Khan Academy, Khan Academy, www.khanacademy.org/science/high-school-biology/hs-biology-foundations/hs-biology-and-the-scientific-method/a/the-science-of-biology.