Title: The Scientific Method

The scientific method is an organized way to investigate something we don't know. It can help you make decisions and answer questions we have.

There are many versions of the scientific method, here is just one of them. It's a little long, but has all the steps I know of. It's taken from the pamphlet, "The General Pattern of the Scientific Method" written by Norman W. Edmund. All the individual pages are under construction. I recommend you talk to your science teacher or consult a librarian if you need help right away.

Part I - Origination of Hypothesis

• Curious Observation
• Is There a Problem?
• Goals and Planning
• Search, Explore, and Gather the Evidence
• Generate Creative and Logical Alternative Solutions
• Evaluate the Evidence
• Make the Educated Guess (Hypothesis)

Part II - Challenge to Suspend Judgement

• Challenge the Hypothesis
• Reach a Conclusion
• Suspend Judgment

Part III - Action

• Take Action

Part IV - Supporting Ingredients

• Motivation and Sensitivity
• Personal Attributes
• Thinking Skills, Methods, and Processes

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Last update: 27 February 2001