Biology & Geology - UD 1
Overview – “The Scientific Method”
1. The stages of the scientific method Scientific knowledge involves a specific language and its own method of investigation called the scientific method. This method consists of several stages.
1. The stages of the scientific method Scientific knowledge involves a specific language and its own method of investigation called the scientific method. This method consists of several stages. 1. Posing a question 2. Hypothesis 3. Experiment 4. Analysis of results 5. Confirmation/rejection of the hypothesis
1. The stages of the scientific method Stage 1 - Make an observation: posing a question When scientists observe things in nature, they ask themselves a series of questions. The first thing they need to do is search for information to see if other people have asked the same question previously.
1. The stages of the scientific method When scientists observe things in nature, they ask themselves a series of questions. The first thing they need to do is search for information to see if other people have asked the same question previously. Stage 1 - Make an observation: posing a question It’s important to use reliable sources such as specialist journals, textbooks and trustworthy websites.
1. The stages of the scientific method It’s important to use reliable sources such as specialist journals, textbooks and trustworthy websites.
1. The stages of the scientific method It’s important to use reliable sources such as specialist journals, textbooks and trustworthy websites.
1. The stages of the scientific method It’s important to use reliable sources such as specialist journals, textbooks and trustworthy websites.
Biology & Geology - UD 1