What is the Scientific Method?

[student077STEMq]

We are supposed to use the scientific method for our science projects. What does that mean?

[amyCC]

The scientific method is a set of steps that help scientists do experiments in a structured way. These steps outline how scientists can ask questions, do experiments, gather and analyze data, draw conclusions, and share what they learn.

Using the scientific method helps scientists discover cause-and-effect relationships by asking questions, carefully gathering and examining evidence, and seeing if all the available information can be combined into a logical answer.

The steps of the scientific method include:

• Ask a question.
• Do background research.
• Construct a hypothesis.
• Do an experiment.
• Analyze data from the experiment.
• Draw conclusions.
• Communicate results.

For more information, a diagram of the steps, and information about each step, see: Steps of the Scientific Method (https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science- ... fic-method) on the Science Buddies website.

This video covers all of the steps: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xxm_beTs2LU

Amy
Science Buddies