Steps of the scientific method

Dependent variable

•A factor that may change as a result of changes made in the independent variable.

Communicate the results

•Be prepared to present the project to an audience •expect questions from the audience

Problem and question

•Develop a question or problem that can be solved though experimentation.

In the control group

•the control group must stay the same, except for the variable being tested. All experiments should have a control group

Control group

In a scientific experiment, the control is the group that serves as the standard of comparison. The control group may be a no treatment group or an experiment selected group.

Experiament

•Developmand fallow a procedure •Inculde a detailed materials list. •the outcome must be measurable.

Conclusion

•Include a statement that accepts or rejects the hypothesis •Make recommendations for further study and possible improvements to the procedure.

Observation and research

•Make observations and research your topic of interest

Hypothesis

•Predict a possible answer to the problem or question.

Independent variable

•The independent, or manipulation variable, is a factor that's intentionally varied by the experimenter.

Collect and analyze

•modify the procedure if needed •confirm the results by retesting

Scientific Method

The scientific method involves a series of steps that are used to investigate a natural occurrence.