Physical Science - Scientific Method

“Scientific
Method”
SUMMARY OF SCIENTIFIC METHOD

RELIABILITY, FAIRNESS,ACCURACY

VARIABLES


READING MEASUREMENTS


TABLES

GRAPHS


RELATIONSHIPS ON GRAPHS

, SUMMARY OF SCIENTIFIC METHOD
AIM
• What am I trying to find out?
• Include the variables to be investigated
• Begin the Aim with one of the following phrases:
To investigate the relationship between the dependent variable and the
independent variable
To determine…..


HYPOTHESIS
• What do I think will happen?
• Include the variables and a possible relationship between them
• Include any controlled variables
• This is a statement not a question that will be tested to be true or false




APPARATUS
• List all equipment to be used
• Include any chemicals and their concentrations if known
• Include a scientific drawing of the set up or a circuit diagram where
appropriate




METHOD
• What measurements will I take?
• How many times will I repeat te experiment?
• List all steps in numbered format
• Refer to diagram for set up
• Mention any tables, graphs and calculations to be included in report