Step 1:
Ask a question
Step 2:
Form a Hypothesis
- Make observations to create a proper hypothesis
- Make observations to create a proper hypothesis
Step 3:
Set up a controlled experiment
-should contain manipulated and responding variable
-should contain manipulated and responding variable
Step 4:
Record and Analyze the results
-can be recorded as written, verbal, or picture data
-can be recorded as written, verbal, or picture data
Step 5:
Draw a conclusion
- Use the data from the experiment to evaluate hypothesis and draw a valid conclusion: hypothesis supported or refuted?
- Use the data from the experiment to evaluate hypothesis and draw a valid conclusion: hypothesis supported or refuted?