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SCIENTIFIC METHOD
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Scientific Method-a systematic method used to
solve problems in science.
Scientific Method – 11 steps
1) Making observation 2) Making inference 3) Identifying problem 4) Making hypothesis 5) Identifying variables 6) Controlling variables 7) Planning an experiment 8) Collecting data 9) Interpreting data 10) Making conclusion 11) Writing report
1) Making observation
Gathering information
about a phenomenon using our five
senses, namely sight,
hearing, smell, taste
and touch
2) Making inference
Making a smart guess or tentative explanation about phenomenon based on the observation
3) Identifying problem Asking question (s) base on the
inference made.
4) Making hypothesis Making a general statement about
the relationship between a manipulated variable and a responding variable in order to explain the question asked
5) Identifying variables Identifying the
• Manipulated variable, • Responding variable • and fixed variable of an experiment to test
the hypothesis made
6) Controlling variables Deciding how to manipulate the
chosen variable, what to measure and how to keep the fixed variable(s) constant
7) Planning an experiment Determining what materials and
apparatus to use, the exact procedure of the experiment, the method of collecting data and ways to analyze and interpret the collected data.
8) Collecting data Making observations or measurement
and then recording the data systematically
9) Interpreting data Organising and analysing data. Calculation, graphs or charts may be
drawn to look for any relationship between variables
10) Making conclusion Making a statement about the
outcome of the experiment and whether the hypothesis is accepted or rejected
11) Writing report Communicating the details of the
experiment to spread and find a benefit to the findings