The document outlines the scientific method which involves making observations, conducting research to form a hypothesis, testing the hypothesis through controlled experiments and data collection, drawing a conclusion, and potentially developing a new theory. It also discusses key aspects of the scientific method including forming testable hypotheses with manipulated and responding variables, controlling outside factors, revising hypotheses not supported by evidence, and how scientific laws summarize patterns in nature while theories aim to explain them. Scientific models are also mentioned as tools to visualize complex concepts.

1. The Scientific method is used to solve a problem or better understand an observed event Using the Scientific Approach

2. The problem solving strategy Observation Research Hypothesis Test with data collection Drawing conclusion Developing a theory

3. Forming a Hypothesis IF….Then statement must be Testable Manipulated variable (independent)-X-axis (Horizontal axis) Responding variable (dependant)- Y-axis (Vertical Axis)

4. Forming a Hypothesis Controlled variables- all events that can change the outcome are controlled except for the manipulated variable If the investigation does not support the hypothesis, it is revised and a new investigation is conducted

5. Scientific Law A statement that summarizes a pattern in nature A scientific law does not attempt to explain a pattern in nature An explanation is provided by a scientific theory Scientific theories cannot be proven

6. Scientific Models They make it easier to visualize very large, small, or complex concepts