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Scientific Method Study Guide

This study material outlines the steps of the scientific method, emphasizing that it will be assessed through scientific investigations rather than theoretical understanding. Key concepts include formulating testable questions, identifying variables, and writing hypotheses, all of which are essential for conducting experiments. Students are also instructed to make observations and analyze data systematically to draw general conclusions.

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Scientific Method Study Guide

This study material outlines the steps of the scientific method, emphasizing that it will be assessed through scientific investigations rather than theoretical understanding. Key concepts include formulating testable questions, identifying variables, and writing hypotheses, all of which are essential for conducting experiments. Students are also instructed to make observations and analyze data systematically to draw general conclusions.

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SCIENTIFIC

METHOD
Study Material
NOTE:
The scientific method will not be assessed on the theory in this study material, that is for
reference and understanding only. This study material contains portion which will be covered over the
three terms.

It will be assessed as scientific investigations only.

The students must know the new vocabulary given on Pg 4.


STEPS OF SCIENTIFIC METHOD
8 Generalization

(Observations) and Analyse data


Test; Materials needed;
Procedure

Aim/ Ask a Quest


TESTABLE QUESTION
A testable question is one that can be answered by designing and
conducting an experiment.
. It is specific and measurable, allowing scientists to design
experiments to gather data and draw conclusions.
Testable questions are always about changing one factor that affects
the situation to see what the effect it has on another factor

CAUSE EFFECT RELATIONSHIP.


IDENTIFYING VARIABLES
Independent Variable (IV): The factor that is changed or controlled
in the experiment.
Dependent Variable(DV): The factor that is measured or observed.
Controlled Variables (CV): All other factors that could affect the
results of the [Link] variables that are kept constant to
ensure that the test is fair.
HYPOTHESIS
• It is an educated guess on what the result of the experiment may be
• It is usually written as an If-then statement
• Focus on one clear cause-and-effect relationship in your hypothesis.
• Make sure it’s easy to understand
• The Hypothesis may be proven right or wrong through the scientific
test conducted
CHECKLIST FOR WRITING HYPOTHESIS
The statement shows a clear cause and effect relationship between the
independent and dependent variables ( can be an if-then statement)
• The statement is testable- can be proven or disproven through a
scientific experiment
• Eg: Question: How will the temperature of water affect the rate at which a
solute dissolves? Prediction: The solute will dissolve faster in hot water.
• Hypothesis : If the temperature of water is increased, then the solute
will dissolve faster in it.
•
• Format: If....(factor changed/independent variable),
then.....(prediction)
PLANNING AND CONDUCTING THE INVESTIGATION

Step wise procedure


To be written in an instructional manner
Details to be provided
MAKING
OBSERVATIONS
IN AN
EXPERIMENT
AND • A detailed procedure using standard units of
measurements help scientists plan and execute
RECORDING the experiment

DATA • Data can be recorded for analysis using tables or


graphs/charts
DATA ANALYSIS
GENERALIZATION
A generalized statement, in broader terms about the conclusion of the
investigation.

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