Scientific process BIO12

Scientific method steps

1. Observations

2. Hypothesis

3. Experiment/Further observations

4. Conclusion

Scientific theory

Well supported and a bunch of hypothesis come together

Principle and law

Theories that are constantly tested and accepted by many scientists

observations

New observations are made and previous data are studied

Use senses and or instruments

Hypothesis

Input from sources used to form a testable statement, falsifiable

Experiment/further observations

Hypothesis is tested by experiment or further observations

Conduct experiments with experimental design (must be specific and meaningful)

Conclusion

Results are analyzed and hypothesis is supported or rejected

Experimental group

Tests the factor

Control group

Goes through the steps of the experiment, lacks factor

Independent variable

Manipulated variable

Dependent variable

Are observed or measured to see the impact

In order to draw valid conclusion,

-repeatable

-fair