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THE SCIENTIFIC METHODThe individual science project has standard expectations that follow the Scientific Method. They are:
1. Research a selected Topic. The topic is the subject of interest that will be explored. This should be something of interest and to which you can relate. Design an experiment to answer a scientific problem. State the Problem in the form of a question. 2. Research background information on your topic. Learn about the topic by reading books, newspapers, the Internet and magazines/journals OR by watching TV, films OR by interviewing knowledgeable people. 3. Determine a Hypothesis for the problem. Predict what you think will happen if….. 4. Design and conduct the Experiment. Set up and run an experiment in attempt to answer the problem. The experiment should contain an Independent Variable and Dependent Variables plus Controls. 5. Record and analyze the Results: What happened or didn't happen? Keep track of observations and data in tables. Create tables and graphs to analyze your results. 6. Draw Conclusions: Describe your results and why you think the results came out the way they did. Let's begin your journey through the Scientific Method. View these videos to better understand the journey you will be taking. (video 1, video 2 ) First let's find out which area of Science you are interested in, then you can form your:
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