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The Scientific Method : 

The Scientific Method

The Scientific Method : 

The Scientific Method The scientific method is the only scientific way accepted to back up a theory or idea. This is the method on which all research projects should be based. The Scientific Method is used by researchers to support or disprove a theory.

The Scientific Method : 

The Scientific Method The Scientific Method involves 5 steps: Observation Question Hypothesis Method Result

The Scientific Method : 

The Scientific Method Observation- You observe something in the material world, using your senses or machines which are basically extensions of those senses. AH—Look at this!

The Scientific Method : 

The Scientific Method Question- You ask a question about what you observe. State the problem or question.

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The Scientific Method Hypothesis- You predict what you think the answer to your question might be.

The Scientific Method : 

The Scientific Method Method - You figure out a way to test whether the hypothesis is correct. The outcome must be measurable (quantifiable). Record and analyze data.

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The Scientific Method Result- You do the experiment using the method you came up with and record the results. You repeat the experiment to confirm your results by retesting.

The Scientific Method : 

The Scientific Method State Conclusion- You state whether your prediction was confirmed or not and try to explain your results.

The Scientific Method : 

The Scientific Method Test you knowledge by visiting the Scientific Scenarios and see if you can identify the steps of the scientific method.