The Scientific Method Explained

[object Object],[object Object],is a systematic process used to investigate questions and develop answers

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Ask a question about something you observe Find out what is already known about your topic

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],statement” The variable that is changed by the scientist (on the x-axis of graph) “ If _____ then_____ The variable that is measured by the scientist (data collected, on the y-axis of graph) to explain how something works An educated attempt

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],under controlled settings test the hypothesis All variables other than the independent variable must be the same among the different experimental groups throughout the experiment point of comparison for all other experimental groups The setup that is used as a

[object Object],[object Object],charts and graphs The setup that has an independent variable that is different from the control group

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],it is accepted as an explanation then that explanation is rejected and a new hypothesis must be formed and tested Analyze the data collected during the experiment and determine if it agrees with the hypothesis

[object Object],[object Object],share your findings with the scientific community and public

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],to obtain accurate, unbiased results increase the accuracy Include a large sample size Repeat the experiment with multiple trials Use random sampling when choosing experimental subjects

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],reduce the bias the subjects of a treatment that does not contain the experiment and the scientists administering the treatments do not know who is in the control and experimental groups the active drug

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