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Objectives The Scientific Method Objectives 1.1.2 Scientific Method State the process of the Scientific Method Including Observation, Hypothesis, Design experiment, Collect Interpret Data, Conclusions, Compare to Existing Knowledge Reporting, Developing Theory Principle State the limitations of value of the Scientific Method including extent of basic knowledge, basis of investigation, application to the natural world in a state of change, accidental discovery. State some possible sources of errors 1.1.3 Experimentation State the principles of experimentation – which include: Planning Design, Safety Procedures and Experimental Control, And explain why: Sample Size, Random Selection, Replicates and Double-Blind Testing are important Scientific method is the way to solve a problem. The scientific method involves: Observation – an unbiased, accurate report of an event. Observations may be made directly using our senses (seeing, hearing etc), or indirectly using equipment e.g. microscopes or thermometers. Hypothesis – an ‘educated guess’ based on observations. Experiment –an experiment is designed to test a hypothesis. Data – results (measurements, observations or information gathered during an experiment. Graphs, tables and statistical analysis are used to present the data in the most logical manner possible. Conclusions – data is interpreted to show if hypothesis is true or false. Relating the conclusion to existing knowledge You accept, reject or change the hypothesis. If hypothesis confirmed – test further with new experiments or observations (need consistent and accurate results). If hypothesis unconfirmed change hypothesis and test. Publish – write a report so that experiments can be repeated. Results scan be analysed, ideas made available to all scientists which adds to the growth of scientific understanding. Can be published in journals, magazines, newspapers, www and tv. Theory – an explanation based on repeated hypotheses and experimen