This document outlines the scientific method and its use in education. It defines the scientific method as a systematic way of acquiring knowledge through inquiry. The key steps of the scientific method are described as asking a question, conducting research and observations, developing a hypothesis, testing the hypothesis through experiments, analyzing results, drawing a conclusion, and communicating results. The objectives and merits of using the scientific method in teaching are also discussed, such as developing scientific thinking, curiosity, and skills in data collection and analysis. Some limitations are noted, such as it being time consuming. Overall, the document advocates for using the scientific method in the classroom to train students in logical problem solving.

1. Submitted by
AMINA SHIRIN N S
Roll No.15
1st B.Ed Mathematics
EDU- O1 SEMINAR
SCIENTIFIC METHOD

2. INTRODUCTION
• Scientific method is a systematic and orderly method of
teaching or acquiring knowledge.
• It is a method of studying and learning about the world through
inquiry.
• Scientific Method is a child –centered way of learning.
• Scientific method enables a student ‘how to think’ rather than
‘what to think’.

3. The steps of the Scientific Method are:
• Ask a question.
• Observation/Research
• Make a hypothesis.
• Test the hypothesis with an experiment.
• Analyze the results of the experiment.
• Draw a conclusion.
• Communicate results.

4. Steps of the Scientific Method
1. Ask a Question
• The scientific method starts when you ask a question about
something that you observe: How, What, When, Who, Which, Why,
or Where?
2. Observation/Research
• Make observation and research on the topic.

5. • 3. Construct a Hypothesis
• A hypothesis is an educated guess about how things work.It
predicts what will be the answer. A good hypothesis allows you to
make a prediction:
• 4. Test Your Hypothesis by Doing an Experiment
• Your experiment tests whether your prediction is accurate and thus
your hypothesis is supported or not.

6. • 5. Analyze Your Data and Draw a Conclusion
• Once your experiment is complete, you collect your measurements
and analyze them to see if they support your hypothesis or not.
• 6. Share Your Results
• Share your results so that others can also utilize it.

7. Overview of the Scientific Method

8. Objectives of Scientific method:
• to develop the scientific attitude
• to develop the scientific temper
• to aware the problems affiliated with science
• to know the relationship between the nature and biotic factors.
• to have the curiosity and creativity in Science and its applications.
• to acquire the skills of
data collection,
data processing and analysis,
deriving the conclusion,
validating the results and
application of the facts (validated methods and results)

9. Merits of Scientific Method.
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• Learners always try to solve their problem themselves
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• Learning process is independent
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• Highly motivated learning by experience is also felt
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• Learning by doing enhances the motivation and self confidence in learning.
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• Learner solves the problems scientifically and arrive new valid solutions too.
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• Learner receives good skills and training from the scientific method
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• Learners can develop their skills in data collection and analysis.

10. LIMITATIONS OF SCIENTIFIC METHOD
• Time consuming
• Learners need to work hard for a longer duration
• There will be no facilities available for some problems
• If teacher is not competent in this method entire teaching-
learning process

11. CONCLUSION
• It is evident that if the scientific method is followed by the teachers and
students in the class room, the teaching-learning process would be effective.
• Scientific method trains the student how to find an answer to a question
in a logical manner.
• By using a standardized approach in their investigations, students can feel
confident that they will stick to the facts and limit the influence of
personal, preconceived notions.

12. ‘Teach a student how to think not what
to think.’
- Sydney Sugarman
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