Scientific Method

In eight easy steps

State the problem as a question. 1. Begin with a solid

problem. 2. Need to prove it true

or false. 3. Choose a problem

you don’t know the answer to.

Research the problem 1. Examine, measure,

and analyze. 2. Use books,

newspapers, videos, the internet, and other sources.

Form a hypothesis 1. Stick with a simple

statement. 2. Use if and then 3. Should be an answer

to a problem.

Write procedures to test the hypothesis

1. Tell what materials you used.

2. Tell what procedures, process, or steps you used.

3. Help others to repeat your experiment.

Perform the experiment 1. Remember you need: 2. A control group. 3. A variable group.

Observe and record the results 1. Always record your

data. 2. Keep your results

together in one journal.

Interpret the data 1. Organize the data: 2. On a graphs, charts,

and tables. 3. Use pictures and

photographs 4. Write a summary 5. Clarify your summary

( state it clearly)

State your conclusion 1. Describe what your

data describes. 2. Be honest. State it clearly