The Scientific Method

What is it?

  • A testable question

  • There are 4 main concepts : Test, Research, Demonstration and Mode

  • Scientists use the Scientific Method all the time for ideas and stuff


The 4 Main Concepts

  • Test

An attempt to solve a problem through experimentation

In order to verify results something is normally tested up to 3 times

A test shows WHY something works, HOW something works and WHY it reacts the way it does

Basically, it explains and answers main questions and helps to verify results of a question


  • Research


Information about an idea obtained through observations, surveys,Internet, Books or other sources to answer a question(s)

The goal of research is to gain infortmation to answer a question

Asking questions is Research Not A Test

Research can be collected through various methods, however the sources Must be credible, otherwise the research is not legit


  • Demonstration

Uses examples to explain ideas

Shows how something works

Does Not Explain WHY It Works

A test attempts to show/explain the why and the how


  • Model

Closely related to demonstrations

Emphasizes the materials of the object in question

Models use Diograms and designs, but it doesn’t explain WHY ( Only tests do)

Used in Demonstrations and Tests

To be classified as a Test it must provide for experimentation and measurable results