Scientific Method
make observations, raise questions, form hypothesis, test hypothesis, analyze data and make conclusions
Making Observations
Learn topic, Internet/library searches, speak with experts
Form Hypothesis
Help with developing experiment and answer questions, a statement NOT a question, You can prove it false but not right -> you can only support it
Good Experiment
Independent and dependent variables, standardized variables, control group, replication and repeatability possible
Hypothesis
Educated guess, can only prove false
Prediction
If… then… statement, predicts how one variable affects others