WEEK 7 - SCIENTIFIC METHOD

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        We know that science relies on testing ideas from the natural world, with evidence gathered. The scientific method is used in all science such as Physics, Chemistry and Biology etc.. It is a systematic way to learn about the natural world around us and answering questions for us to gain a piece of new knowledge. The experiment that we conduct in a lab shows how the scientist discover new knowledge because we learn about the scientific method during the experiment process. However, a scientist in real life does not follow this method because they discover the knowledge on their own. Scientist solves the problem with imagination, creativity, prior knowledge and perseverance. Hence, the purpose of a student is experimenting in school is to expose them about the scientific method.

There are six steps in the scientific method.

1. Defining the problem. 

    The scientific method starts with asking a question to find the problem that we                    observe. 

2. Collecting information.

    This is a step where we do a research background to gather the information in                     answering our question. 

3. Making a hypothesis. 

    A hypothesis is an educated guess with an attempt in answering our question with a          possible explanation that can be tested. 

4. Doing experiments.

    The experiment must be a fair test by making sure that only one factor changes all             the time while keeping all the other conditions the same. 

5. Observing and measuring. 

    We need to check and analyze the data whether it supports our hypothesis or not              once the experiment is over. 

6. Conclude. 

    We will make a conclusion based on the result that we get from our experiment and          state if our hypothesis is supported or rejected.

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