How Scientists Think and Work? 5 Tools that Scientists Use 1) Observing 2) Measuring 3) Inferring 4) Predicting 5) Concluding Scientists also: Classify, Make Models, and Share Research (Collaboration)

The Scientific Method 1) State the Problem/Question 2 ) Background Research (notes) 3 ) Develop a Hypothesis 4 ) Write out Materials & Procedures 5 ) Write operational definitions, variables & controls 6 ) Carry out the Experiment (Procedure)/Collect Data 7 ) Analyze Data (graphs/statistics) 8 ) Write a Conclusion 9 ) Share Results with others (present)