Transcript Class Notes 2 The Scientific Method I. The Scientific Method -an organized set of procedures that help scientists answer questions and solve problems.

Class Notes 2
The Scientific Method
I. The Scientific Method
-an organized set of procedures that help
scientists answer questions and solve
problems.
II. The steps of the
scientific method
A.
State the problem - Science is a way
of answering questions, so you must
have a problem to solve
B. Make observations
-Gather as much information as you can
about your question from
observation or research.
C: Form a Hypothesis
-a possible answer to your question; a
testable inference based on your
observations
D. Test the hypothesis
- By doing an experiment
E: Collect the data
1.
2.
3.
Record the raw
results.
Do not interpret
what they mean.
Be detailed! A
table is a good
idea.
Day 1
2
3
size 1
cm
2cm 2cm
F. Analyze the data
1.
2.
What does the data mean?
Interpret your data in the analysis.
G. Draw a Conclusion
-decide whether to accept or reject the
hypothesis, based on the data.
III. Scientific Theory
When a hypothesis has been
supported many times it become a
theory
B. Scientific theory is NOT an opinion
because it is supported by evidence.
Ex: cell theory
A.
Summary
List the steps of the scientific method.
Why are scientific theories taught in
school?