Scientific Method

State the Question

• First step of the scientific method
• Come up with a testable question
• Identify the variable
• Focused on one factor at a time

Formulate a Hypothesis

• Written in a if... then format
• Plan the experiment
• Control Group
• Experimental Group 

Test the Hypothesis

• Follow all safety procedures
• Complete experiment at least three times
• Observe experiment and record data
• Organize data in a table or chart
• PResent in form of a graph

Draw Conclusions

• Analyze the experiment
• Do the results, report the hypothesis
• Determine if data supports hypothesis
• Analyze any flaws that could have been present