This PowerPoint Outlines the Steps of Scientific Investigation

Make an Observation & Ask a Question Ask a question that you can answer by performing an experiment

Do Research Learn as much as you can about the research topic. Research may be needed before and after you decide what to do in your experiment .

Learn as much as you can about the research topic.

Research may be needed before and after you decide what to do in your experiment .

Form a Hypothesis Suggest an idea that can be tested by an experiment

Suggest an idea that can be tested by an experiment

Hypothesis An idea that can be tested by experiment or observation.

An idea that can be tested by experiment or observation.

Design an Experiment Decide what steps you need to test your hypothesis. Figure out what equipment you need. Create a model if necessary. Identify the variable for your experiment.

Decide what steps you need to test your hypothesis.

Figure out what equipment you need.

Create a model if necessary.

Identify the variable for your experiment.

Variable A condition that is changed in order to find out the effect of that change .

A condition that is changed in order to find out the effect of that change .

Perform the Experiment

Gather Data Record your observations. This may include taking measurements or making drawings, tables, graphs, or charts.

Record your observations.

This may include taking measurements or making drawings, tables, graphs, or charts.

Analyze Data & Draw Conclusions Examine data to see if the hypothesis is supported. Create a model that explains your results.

Examine data to see if the hypothesis is supported. Create a model that explains your results.

Communicate Results Share results with others and get feedback.

Share results with others and get feedback.

Identify Questions for Further Investigation Can your experiment be improved? Does it lead you to ask more questions?

Can your experiment be improved? Does it lead you to ask more questions?