THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD

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THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD

• By Drew Sandage

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THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD

• Identify the problem
• Collect information
• Make a hypothesis or guess
• Test the hypothesis
• Draw conclusions

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IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM

• Getting in mind the question you wish to answer
• Example Does a car get better fuel mileage by
  using higher octane fuel?

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COLLECT INFORMATION

• Gather information about your problem from
  sources available
• Example Automotive magazines and newspaper
  articles

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MAKE HYPOTHESIS OR GUESS

• Based on the information gathered, state the
  outcome you believe will be proven true
• Example I believe the fuel consumption per mile
  will decrease with the use of higher octane fuel
  (better mpg)

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TEST THE HYPOTHESIS

• Conduct an experiment to determine the results of
  your hypothesis
• Example Over the course of a standard driving
  time and condition (such as to work), fill up
  with the lowest octane on one tank then try with
  the highest octane on the second tank.

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DRAW A CONCLUSION

• Examine your test results to determine if your
  hypothesis was correct
• Example Calculate your fuel mileage for each
  tank of gas used to see which one was the most
  efficient

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THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD

• Identify the problem
• Collect information
• Make a hypothesis or guess
• Test the hypothesis
• Draw conclusions