Scientific Method

Scientific Method

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State your hypothesis

State your hypothesis

• A statement that predicts what you think will most likely happen in an experiment.

• A possible answer to your question.

• A statement that predicts what you think will most likely happen in an experiment.

• A possible answer to your question.

Identify the VariablesIdentify the Variables• Variables are things that can

change. For a fair test, you choose just one variable to change. Keep all other variables the same.

• Variables are things that can change. For a fair test, you choose just one variable to change. Keep all other variables the same.

Prediction

Prediction

• List 2 ways the experiment might end up.

• List 2 ways the experiment might end up.

• Make a plan to test your hypothesis. Collect materials and tools. Follow your plan.

• Experiment, test, • changing one• variable.

• Make a plan to test your hypothesis. Collect materials and tools. Follow your plan.

• Experiment, test, • changing one• variable.

Test the Hypothesis

Collect and record data.

Collect and record data.

• Keep good records of what you do and find out. Use tables and pictures to help.

• Keep good records of what you do and find out. Use tables and pictures to help.

Interpret your data.Interpret your data.

• Organize your notes and records to make them clear.

• Organize your notes and records to make them clear.

ConclusionIt is the decision you make

based on your data. Tell what

you found out. Tell whether or not your data supports your hypothesis.