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Steps to Follow in the Scientific
Method
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Make an observation.
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State the problem: What do you
want to find out?
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What is already known about the observation?
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Develop a hypothesis: What do
you think is a reasonable explanation for the observation?
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Design an experiment that will provide
answers: What materials will be needed and how will they be used?
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Record data or observations:
What happened during the experiment?
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Draw a conclusion: Did your data
support your hypothesis? What did you learn? What do your results
mean?
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Source: From the series Science Fair,
How to do a Successful Project.
Cox, Shirley, Earth Science, Vero Beach,
FL: Rourke Publications. 1992, p.6 |
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Sources: 1) Multi-page School SCIENCE FAIR flyer, 1/17/00. |
