The scientific method is a systematic process used by scientists to study problems through observation, hypothesis formulation, experimentation, and conclusion drawing to develop theories supported by data. It involves making observations, stating a problem, forming a hypothesis, designing an experiment, collecting and analyzing data, and drawing a conclusion about whether the hypothesis was supported. The steps of the scientific method provide a consistent, reproducible approach to solving problems and advancing scientific understanding.

1. Scientific Method

2. Scientific Method Systematic approach used in scientific studies A logical approach to solving problems by observing and collecting data, formulating a hypothesis, testing a hypothesis, and formulating theories that are supported by data

4. “Method” means there is a consistent and reproducible way of doing something

7. Steps of the Scientific Method • Observation • Problem Statement • Hypothesis Statement • Experiment / Data Collection • Conclusion Statement

8. Steps of the Scientific Method

9. Types of Observation Qualitative Data and observations (QL) Color, shape, odor, or other physical characteristics Quantitative Data and observations (QN) Numerical information such as temperature, pressure, volume, the quantity of a chemical formed

10. Make Observations! Qualitative Observations Color Smell Texture Shape Anything regarding the Appearance Quantitative Observations Length Volume Mass Temperature Speed Density Any type of measurement

14. (PS)

15. Variable What does variable mean? To change…

16. Variables Independent Variable (IV) aka manipulated variable Only ONE!!! The one the INDividual (YOU) physically change/manipulate Dependent Variable (DV) aka the responding variable Only ONE!!! The one that changes (or you hope will change) when you change the IV The one you are collecting data about/measuring Constant Variables MANY of these All the things you want to keep the SAME (do NOT change)

17. Variables You should be able to identify the IV and DV from your PS!!!!

20. Formula: If…(state what will be done to the IV), then…(state what is predicted to happen to the DV)

21. CLASS WORKName That Variable!Control (1):Constants(2) :Independent (1): Dependent (1):Hypotheses (1): 1. An experiment that tests how quickly different temperatures will dissolve sugar cubes. 2. An experiment that explores how different colors of light impact plant growth. 3. How does the temperature of a chemical reaction change over time?

22. Experiment a planned way to test a hypothesis and find out the answer to the problem statement. a way to collect data and determine the value of the DV. compares the IV to the DV. can only test one DV at a time and change one IV at a time

23. Experiment Variables Materials and Procedures Data and Results Section Include observations (QL and QN) Pictures/tables/graphs/calculations

24. Why Do We Use Graphs? Graphs help us visualize numerical data. •There are several different types of graphs: Bargraphs: compare multiple objects Piegraphs: shows relationships of parts to a whole Linegraphs: show the relationship between 2 variable

25. Types of Relationships (between variables) Direct: as x increases y increases Indirect: as x increases y decreases Constant: as x increases y remains the same

26. Problem A suggested solution to the problem Gathering

27. Conclusion Statement Do NOT use 1st person Me, my, I, we, our, etc… VERY Objective a summarization that presents the findings of the experiment, what the data shows, and states if the hypothesis was correct (supported) or incorrect (negated) Restate PS Restate HYP Summarize M&P Analyze and explain data/results (tables, observations, pictures) State whether HYP was correct or not and EXPLAIN why Explain possible errors Explain ways to improve experiment/research Explain APPLICATION to biology and society

28. After we accept a hypothesis, experiment, and draw a conclusion… Many conclusions that support each other make up a THEORY Explanation supported by many, many conclusions Many conclusions that support each other over a period of time Atomic Theory Theory of Relativity CAN be DISPROVEN “The world is flat” SCIENTIFIC LAW A relationship in nature that is supported by many, many experiments No exceptions Law of Gravity

29. At least 3 trials.. Accuracy How close to a measured value a measurement is capable of providing a correct reading or measurement 'correct' A measurement is accurate if it correctly reflects the size of the thing being measured. Precision Ability to get the same value more than once (regardless of it is the right value or not) exact, as in performance, execution, or amount repeatable, reliable, getting the same measurement each time

30. This is a precise pattern, but not accurate. The darts are clustered together but did not hit the intended mark. This pattern is both precise and accurate. The darts are tightly clustered and their average position is the center of the bull's eye. This is a randomlike pattern, neither precise nor accurate. The darts are not clustered together and are not near the bull's eye. This is an accurate pattern, but not precise. The darts are not clustered, but their 'average' position is the center of the bull's eye.

31. SI Units In science, we need to speak the same language 1795 French scientists develop metric system 1960 International committee meets to update the system and names it the “SystemeInternationaled’Unites” aka SI

33. SI Base Units Seven SI base units Base unit A defined unit in a system of measurement that is based on an object or event in the physical world

34. Tools of the Trade Mass Scale that measures GRAMS not POUNDS Pounds are used to measure the force of gravity on your mass…we want to measure the amount of STUFF (Matter) in a thing Temperature thermometer measures the kinetic energy (KE) /movement of particles Faster moving particle=more (KE)=higher temp (HOT) Slower moving particles=less (KE)=cooler temp (COLD) Volume amount of space object takes up… ruler, measuring tape, etc to measure meters3 (l x w x h) OR graduated cylinder to measure LITERS Measure volume at the MENISCUS (curve or dip in the water)

35. SI Derived Units Not all quantities can be measured with base units More than one base unit can be used Speed limit is measure in…. MPH Miles per hour Which is a combo of what base units? Length and time

36. Derived Units

37. Common derived units we will use Speed Base unit of length and base unit of time Meters/second Volume 3 base units of length Length x length x length 1 cm3= 1 mL Density Mass/volume Ratio that compares mass of an object to its volume g/cm3 or g/mL

38. Density Density=mass divided by the volume D=m/V Gram/L or grams/m3 How do we figure out volume of odd shaped objects…say a paper clip? Water Displacement What happens when you fill up the bath tub to the rim and then get in?

39. Archimedes Principle Measure known amount of water in graduated cylinder and record VOLUME (mL) This is initial volume (Vi) Drop in odd shaped object (paper clip) Record the NEW volume of water This is final vlume (Vf) Subtract Vi from Vf to get volume of object (Vo) Vo = Vf- Vi Get the mass of the paper clip form the scale Plug the mass (g) and volume (L) into density formula to figure out the density of the paper clip

40. Class Work! Suppose a sample of aluminum is placed in a 25 mL- graduated cylinder containing 10.5 mL of water. The level of water rises to 13.5 mL. Mass is 25 g. What is the density of the aluminum sample? What is the volume of a sample that has a mass of 150 g and a density of 5 g/mL?

41. Prefixes Used with SI units

43. Kids Hate Doing Math Dittos Christmas Morning King Henry Died Monday Drinking Chocolate Milk

44. Temperature SI unit? Kelvin Our thermometers measure Celsius To convert from Celsius to Kelvin 0o C + 273 = 273 K To convert from Kelvin to Celsius 373 K - 273 = 100o C

45. Scientific Method Activity Design an experiment Keep in mind… Must be measurable Completed in class Due today Paper with group members names Outline of experiment you will do Get into groups

46. You noticed that paper airplanes made with different materials fly different. You noticed that certain music helps some people memorize things faster. You noticed that after exercising, students have a harder time remembering/recalling facts. You are wondering if you can jump farther (horizontally ) the bigger running start you get. You are wondering if the size of a tissue paper affects how fast it will reach the ground (velocity). You are wondering if a ball will bounce higher if you drop it from a higher position.