How to Conduct an Experiment Using the Scientific
Method.
The scientific method was devised to allow
scientists to conduct investigations objectively.
Here's the method in a nutshell.
You will need Observation Hypothesis Prediction
and experiment.
Step 1.
Observe some occurrence or group of occurrences,
and describe it.
Step 2.
Formulate a hypothesis -- an educated guess
-- to explain the observation.
Scientists often express hypotheses as cause-effect
relationships or mathematical expressions.
Step 3.
Use the hypothesis to predict new behavior,
or the quantitative results of new observations.
Step 4.
Perform an experiment to test the predictions
of the hypothesis.
Step 5.
Elevate the hypothesis to a theory if the
experiment supports the hypothesis.
If the experiment does not confirm it, the
hypothesis must be discarded or modified.
Did you know The Greek philosopher Aristotle
is credited with being one of the fathers
of the scientific method.
