A set of procedures that scientists follow in order to gain knowledge about the world.
- Hypothesis
- Experiment
- Observation
6 keys elements for the scientific method
They can change orders, like first an observation, after a question and so.
- Question
- A scientist propose the problem that he wants to solve
- Hypothesis
- In general, answer(s) to the question.
- Predictions of possible answer
- Experiment
- Ordered investigation that are intended to prove or disprove a hypothesis
- Observation
- A statement of knowledge gained through the senses or through the use of scientific equipment
- Collect data
- Analysis
- Comparing the results of the experiment to the prediction posed by the hypothesis
- Conclusion
- A statement of whether the original hypothesis was supported or refuted by the observations gathered
