Scientific Method

• The scientific method involves a series of steps that are used to investigate a natural occurrence or to gain knowledge in the world.
• Stating or Identifying the Problem is the 1st step of scientific method. This is the part where the scientist asks a question or proposes a problem that he wants to solve.
• Formulating Hypothesis is the 2nd step of scientific method.
• Hypothesis is a potential answer to the question at the hand of the stated problem.
• Testing Hypothesis or Designing an Experiment is the 3rd step of scientific method.
• Scientist test is also called experiment.
• Experiments are ordered investigations that are intended to prove or disprove a hypothesis.
• Collecting or Gathering Data is the 4th step of scientific method.
• The scientist must make observations of the results that he gets from the experiment.
• An observation is a statement of knowledge gained through the senses or through the use of scientific equipment.
• Interpreting data is the 5th step of scientific method.
• Once the data has been gathered, the scientist must begin his analysis.
• Data analysis involves comparing the results of the experiment to the prediction posed by hypothesis.
• Conclusion is the last step of scientific method.
• After analyzing the data, the scientist sums-up his findings with a conclusion, it is the final step of an investigation.