What is the scientific method?
It is a process that scientists follow to answer a question or to prove something is true or untrue. It is used in observations and experiments.
Why do scientists use the scientific method?
It acts as a guide and ensures that scientists are accurate and use facts as they experiment and test a theory.
True or false. There are 5 steps in the scientific method.
False! There are 6 steps.
What is the first step of the scientific method?
Ask a question.
What is the second step of the scientific method?
Make an observation.
What is the third step of the scientific method?
After observing, researching and gathering data, scientists make a hypothesis.
What is a hypothesis?
It is a predication based on what you already that answers the question you are testing.
What is the fourth step of the scientific method?
Conduct an experiment to find out if your hypothesis is true or not.
What step do you analyze the data in the scientific method?
Step 5!
What is the final step of the scientific method?
Draw a conclusion based on the data collected during the experiment.
