Scientific Methods - are the ways in which scientists follow steps to answer questions and solve problems., Steps of the Scientific Method - The steps used for ALL investigations are the same, but the order in which the steps are followed may vary., Two Things Shared by Life Scientists  - curious about the natural world and use similar methods to investigate it., Step 1 of the Scientific Method - Ask a Question, Step 2 of the Scientific Method - Research, Step 3 of the Scientific Method - Form a Hypothesis, Step 4 of the Scientific Method - Gather All Necessary Materials, Step 5 of the Scientific Method - Test the Hypothesis , Step 6 of the Scientific Method - Analyze Data by Organizing Data into Graphs, Charts, or Diagrams, Step 7 of the Scientific Method - Draw Conclusions - Support or Reject Hypothesis, Step 8 of the Scientific Method - Communicate Results - Globally communicate information that can help other scientists, Observation - Any information you gather through your senses., Tools Used to Collect Data - Microscopes, rulers, thermometers, Hypothesis Definition - a possible explanation or answer to a question, A Good Hypothesis  - is based on observation and can be tested, Prediction - a statement of cause and effect that can be used to set up a test for a hypothesis and usually stated in an if-then format, Factor - anything in an experiment that can influence an experiment's outcome, Controlled Experiments - tests only one factor at a time and consists of a control group and one or more experimental groups, Variable  - this is the one factor that is different from the control group and the experimental group, Purpose of Using the Scientific Method - to have the scientists learn something ,

Scientific Method (pgs. 9 - 15)

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