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A key to the successful Science Fair Project

References. Goal. Overview. Scientific Method. Research. Hypothesis. Method. Results. A key to the successful Science Fair Project. Conclusion. Review. The Researcher’s Strategy. What’s the plan ?. Describe key processes involved in Each of the steps of the Scientific Method.

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A key to the successful Science Fair Project

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  1. References Goal Overview Scientific Method Research Hypothesis Method Results A key to the successfulScience Fair Project Conclusion Review The Researcher’s Strategy

  2. What’s the plan? Describe key processes involved in Each of the steps of the Scientific Method Identify and define each of the basic steps involved within the Scientific Method Goals Upon completion of this program, you should be able to:

  3. Overview What is the purpose of the Scientific Method? Click here Why use the Scientific Method? Click here

  4. “The Scientific Method is the tool that scientists use to find the answers to questions. It is the process of thinking through the possible solutions to a problem and testing each possibility to find the best solution.” VanCleave, 1997

  5. The Scientific Methodhelps to make sure we don’t miss anything and that our results and conclusions are as accurate and unbiased as possible. Why use the Scientific Method?

  6. Step 1: Research The process of collecting information, determining a problem/topic, and developing a question about the problem/topic. Click here How do I do this?

  7. In order to identify the topic and to ask relevant questions you mustgather information. This may require the use of library reference materials, computer software, the Internet, information from individuals who know about the topic and/or about research, and your own experiences. You may also want to attempt some exploratory experiments to help focus your research. Doing Research [Continued]

  8. It is important that you develop a way to keep track of all of the information that you gather. A notebook is often needed with a system of entering your information so that it can be quickly found later. Doing Research [Continued]

  9. Remember: Research continues throughout the process. As you uncover new bits of information, additional questions may be generated. Doing Research

  10. Step 2: Hypothesis A statement/idea of what you think the solution to the problem will be. It is used to guide the research methodology. All experiments are designed to test the hypothesis. Click here More information?

  11. The Hypothesis: • should make a claim about how two (or more) factors relate. • should be based on facts from research and past experiences • should be a written statement that is completed BEFORE the project/ experiment • should not be changed even if your experiment does not support it. The Hypothesis

  12. Step 3: Methods Step-by-step processes used to test the hypothesis. This usually consists of a written set of phrases or sentences telling exactly what will be done. Click here More information?

  13. Make sure your selected method will answer your question and only your question • Compile a list of all the materials you will need to carry out the investigation • Assemble all of the materials • If possible, practice the experiment. Completing Methods [Continued]

  14. Note all of the needed procedures that must be followed, how to improve the procedures, how the data should be collected, all time and materials requirements, etc. • Create a final list of procedures and follow them explicitly as you conduct your final experiment and collect your date. • Record all data – failures as well as successes. • Repeat your experiment to verify your results Completing Methods

  15. Step 4: Results Clear, precise records of the data collected during your experiment. Click here More information?

  16. Keep accurate records of all data collected during the experiment. • Analyze by putting the data into graphs and tables. • Look for patterns in the data. Complete statistics as needed (e.g., calculate means) to make comparisons. Analyzing Results

  17. Step 5: Conclusions A summary of the results of the experiment and a statement of how the results relate to the hypothesis. Click here More information?

  18. Use the analysis of your experimental data and observations to answer your original question. • Give possible reasons for the difference between your hypothesis and the experimental results. • Don’t leave out results that may not support your hypothesis and don’t change your hypothesis. • Give possible ways that further experiments could be conducted to find additional solutions. Making Conclusions

  19. References DiscoverySchool.com Science Fair Handbook: Scientific Method. (Last visited 8/04/2001). http://school.discovery.com/sciencefaircentral/scifairstudio/handbook/scientificmethod.com Hoskins, S The Scientific Method. (Last visited: 8/13/2001. http://www.pwcs.edu/pwc/schools/henderson/SciMethod.html Karnowski, J. (2001). Science Fair Project Information for Parents. (Last visited: 8/04/2001). http://scifairinfo.fruitvale.k12.ca.us/main.htm (continued)

  20. Rowan, T. (2001). Resource for Science Projects. (Last visited: 8/04/2001). http://users.massed.net/~tedrowen/primer.html Scifair.org. The Scientific Method. (Last visited: 8/11/2001). http://www.scifair.org/articles/sm.shtml References VanCleave, J. (1997). Guide to the Best Science Fair Projects. John Wiley & Sons, Inc.: New York.

  21. Review Question #1 Statements of what you predict will be the answers to the question posed by your investigation are commonly called: Procedures Data Click on the answer you feel is correct. Observations Hypotheses

  22. Review Question #2 The process of collecting information from your own experiences, knowledgeable sources, and data from exploratory experiments is completed in which step of the Scientific Method? Research Hypothesis Click on the answer you feel is correct. Methods Results

  23. Review Question #3 A statement that indicates how the results of an experiment relate to the hypothesis is completed during which step of the Scientific Method? Research Methods Click on the answer you feel is correct. Results Conclusions

  24. That concludes this program… • As you prepare for your science fair project – make sure you consider the importance of the Scientific Method.

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  29. References Goal Overview Scientific Method Research Hypothesis Method Results A key to the successfulScience Fair Project Conclusion Review The Researcher’s Strategy

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