Scientific Method Notes
1. What is the Scientific Method?
● A step-by-step process used to investigate questions and solve problems.
● Helps ensure objectivity and reliable results.
2. Steps of the Scientific Method
(In order, but sometimes repeated or adjusted!)
1. Observation
○ Notice something interesting or ask a question about the world.
2. Research
○ Gather background information.
3. Hypothesis
○ Form a testable prediction ("If...then..." statement).
4. Experiment
○ Test the hypothesis with a controlled setup.
○ Independent Variable: What you change.
○ Dependent Variable: What you measure.
○ Control Group: Group not exposed to the independent variable (for
comparison).
5. Analyze Data
○ Look at results (tables, graphs) to find patterns.
6. Conclusion
