Scientific Method

Scientists are…..

  • Observant

  • Inquisitive (curious)

  • Rational

  • Skeptical

  • Social


5 steps of the scientific method

1) observe a phenomenon

2) Ask a question

3) Develop a scientific hypothesis (scientific hypothesis are testable and falsifiable)

4) Test hypothesis

5) Report results


Correlation is not equal to causation


Quiz next Friday on steps of scientific method