We'll look at each one.

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​Steps to the Scientific Method

​Observations & Inferences

Make observations.


Make inferences.

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Why make observations?

*Gives you an idea of what to test.
*Also helps gather data.

    Types of Data

     -quantitative: numerical values (measurements)

     -qualitative: describes using 5 senses (qualities); not numerical

Using Inferences to Draw Conclusions​

*Analyzing results is an important part of an experiment.  

 1. Make a graph if your data is quantitative

      Types: Line, Bar, Pie, Scatter plot

                          or

     Use pictures or video to display qualitative results for comparison

  2. Then interpret what you have shown.

IMPORTANT Not all experiments work and some only work 1 time. 

 3. Repeated trials play a huge part in validation of results.