The Scientific Method

The Scientific Method Decide on a research question Base your question on something you observed. 2 Conduct research. Conduct research at the library or on the internet. Develop your hypothesis Based on your research, predict a possible answer to your question Make a plan Write detailed procedure, or a step-by-step plan. Identify the variables and the constants Conduct your experiment Gather your materials and get ready to do the experiment. For reliable results, repeat the experiment several times Collect and record data Record your experiment results. Organize your data in a table or chart Draw conclusions Analyze your data and results. Com- pare them with your hypothesis. Type a report that explains your project, results and conclusions