Research Methodology and the Scientific MethodSubtitle

Class layout

• Discuss the scientific method

• Learned about types of research designs

• Designed experiments

By the end of this lesson, we will have:

Pre-Activity

The Scientific Method

• In pairs, use the following words to describe and diagram the scientific method

• Hypothesis

• Experiment

• Research Question

• Conclusion

• Data

• Results

Components of a Scientific Investigation

• Hypothesis

• Experiment

• Conclusions

• Data

• Research Question

Scientific Methods

Draw

Collect

Interpret

Define

Conduct

Analyze

Form Design

Conventions of Writing Write like a scientist

Word Verb Verb Passive Noun

Hypothesis Form Formulate Was formed Formation

Experiment Design/Conduct Was/ were designed/conducted

Design

Conclusion Draw Was/Were drawn

Data Collect/ Analyze/ Interpret

Were….. Collection AnalysisInterpretation

Research Question Define Propose Was……….

Example sentences: Data were analyzed using…….After the formation of the hypothesis……. The experimental design included……

RESEARCH DESIGN

The 3 Major Continua in Research Design

Quantitative

Qualitative

Confirmatory

Exploratory Applied

Theoretical

VariablesVariable Type Definition

Independent Does not change

Dependent Changes due

Constants (Controlled) Factors to be Controlled

Extraneous Variables that may confound results

Constants and Controls

Conditions to remain

constant

Age

Temperature

Angles of incidence

Sample

Time

Gender