Scientific method
The scientific method serves as an outline for scientists. It helps scientists answer questions about the natural world. For example, the following are some questions about the natural world that science has helped answer:
- Why is the sky blue?
- Why do people grow old?
- Why does the moon revolve around Earth?
- How do bacteria and viruses make humans sick?
The steps of the scientific method are the following:
- Observation
- Question
- Hypothesis
- Experimentation
- Data analysis
- Conclusion
These steps are not written in stone and may vary depending on the branch of science or the type of experiment.
Watch this video that explains the scientific method.
Now that you know how powerful the scientific method can be, think about a scientific discovery that has made an impact on your life. Then, answer the following questions:
- How has this discovery affected your life?
- How can science and the scientific method improve people’s lives?
