The Scientific Method
IDENTIFY
Recognize a problem through careful
observations and ask questions.
RESEARCH
Do research to find existing answers or solutions.
HYPOTHESIZE
Develop a hypothesis.
PLAN AND DESIGN
Design an experiment and identify variables,
method, materials and apparatus.
EXPERIMENT
Test hypothesis by doing an experiment.
RECORD
Record results (observations and measurements)
DRAW CONCLUSIONS
Draw conclusions by analyzing results.
EVALUATE
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hypothesis fulfilled?
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COMMUNICATE
Share results and findings.
The Scientific Format
AIM
State the purpose of the investigation.
HYPOTHESIS
Make an educated guess.
VARIABLES
Identify all variables.
APPARATUS AND MATERIALS
List of tools, apparatus and materials.
METHOD
Write steps taken to conduct experiment.
RESULTS
Record results using appropriate methods.
DISCUSSION
Discuss and explain results and observations.
EVALUATE
CONCLUSION
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aim and
hypothesis
State if the
fulfilled
and if fulfilled?
the results supported
hypothesis.
Redesign
andthe
re-test
if necessary.
LIMITATIONS
Indicate if any error occurred that may have affected
results.