involves a series of steps that are used to investigate a natural occurence

are things that happen in real life

is an empirical method for acquiring knowledge that has characterized the development of science since atleast the 17th century

Introduced what may be called a scientific method.

Aristotle's demonstration is found in _______

aristotle provided another of the ingredients of scientific tradition: ______

He was credited with the first documentation of the steps that are now known as the scientific method.

is a systematic way of acquiring knowledge about the natural world through observation, experimentation and hypothesis testing

involves recognizing and formulating a problem, collecting and analyzing data and drawing logical conclusions

is used in sciences to construct and test scientific hypotheses and explanations. it also requires applying rigorous skepticism and empirical evidence to avoid cognitive biases.

6 steps of the scientific method

is an act of noticing or perceiving in the natural sciences and the acquisition of information from a primary source.

develop a question or problem that can be solved through experimentation

confuct background research and write down your sources so you can cite your references.

the predicted outcome of an experiment

should be written in the form of if-then statements

includes developing and following a procedure, including a detailed list of the materials. the outcome must be measurable (quantifiable)

modify the procedure if needed, confirm the results by retesting. include tables, graphs and photographs.

includes a statemant that accepts or rejects a hypothesis. includes recommendations for further study and possible improvements to the procedure.

Allows readers to understand the experiment without doing it themselves.

give others the opportunity to check the methodology of the experiment to ensure the validity if the results

the 6 general rules in writing scientific reports

the 10 structure of scientific report

should simply introduce what your experiment is all about.

it should predict the contents of the scientific report

it should be interesting to the reader

it should have keywords

it should reflect the tone of writing

it should contain 5-15 words

write a paragraph to give your readers background information to understand your experiment

includes the topic, the benefits of the experiment and the reasons of conducting the experiment

identify what is going to be tested in an experiment. this should be short, concise and clear

the prediction of the outcome of an experiment

identify the hazards associated with the experiments and provide a method to minimize or prevent the risks

includes a list of every material you used and the steps of what you did in the experiment and a scientific diagram of the experimental apparatus

this is where you document the results of the experiment. the data you record for your experiment will generally be qualitative or quantitative. most of the time, a table is the best way to record the results

where you analyze and interpret the results and identify any experimental errors or possible areas of improvement.

discussion

states whether the aims or objectives were achieved and if your hypothesis was supported.

this is where you cite your sources in your report in the form (APA, MLA)

remeber, ____, —— and ____ are essential in scientific writing

is a systematic process through which people seek specific and valuable info by collecting, evaluating and interpreting data

characteristics of research (5)

this type of research aims to describe a phenomenon or situation. it provides a detailed account without manipulating variables

answers the question what, where, how and when but not why.

here, researchers explore a topic to gain insights and generate hypotheses. it’s often the initial step before more structured research

this research seeks to explain relationships between variables. it explores why something occurs.

in this type of research, researchers manipulate variables to establish cause-and-effect relationships.

there are two groups involved in the experimental research,

focuses on understanding human behaviors, feelings and experiences. it involves interviews, observations and content analysis

involves numerical data, statistical analysis and objective measurements

refers to the usefulness of research to others.

means the study has the potential to fill gaps in knowledge or address unknown aspects

a way of writing a sentence where the object of action becomes a subject

the primary title

the secondary title

it summarizes the content that follows

it provides additional context or further break down the content

are useful for dividing larger sections into smaller subsections