Scientific Method

Scientia

To know

Tekne; logia

Art, craft, or skill / Word or expression

Scientific Method

A systematic step and orderly approach to gathering data and solving problems.

Observe

Observation of the surroundings and awareness

List the steps in order

Observe, Identify the problem, Research, Formulation of Hypothesis, Experimentation, Record the data, Conclusion

Hypothesis

Educated guess

Research

Review existing record or data

Alternative Hypothesis (Ha)

Positive hypothesis

Null Hypothesis (Ho)

Negative hypothesis

Controlled Variable

Constant

Variable

Factors or conditions tested in an experiment

Independent Variable

Causes corresponding effects on other variables

Dependent Variable

Changes in response to the independent variable

Control Group

Without the variable being tested

Experimental Group

Contains the variable being tested