Steps of the Scientific Method
Problem
What are we testing?
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Research
Look at the past work of others to see if this
problem has already been tested.
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Formulate a hypothesis
Identify variables and explain the expected outcome
using an if/then statement.
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Design the experiment
Detail the materials and procedures that will
be used. Identify the control variables.
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Test the hypothesis
Follow the experimental design. Make observations
and collect data.
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Organize / Summarize the data
Make charts and graphs that explain the collected
data. Summarize all observations.
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Conclusions
Share what was learned by the experiment. State
any potential improvements that could be made.
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