The Scientific Method

The scientific method is a way to ask and answer scientific questions by making observations and doing experiments. In Technology, we use the scientific method often.

The steps of the scientific method are to: 1. Ask a Question 2. Do Background Research 3. Construct a Hypothesis. A hypothesis is an educated guess at the answer to your question. 4. Test Your Hypothesis by Doing an Experiment 5. Analyze Your Data and Draw a Conclusion 6. Communicate Your Results

You often hear the term "Science & Technology" but often Technology is lumped under "Science." Regardless, the method of technology is the same as the method of science. You use the scientific method in originating, arriving at a working hypothesis, and finally in solving technology problems as well as when applying technology. MYTHBUSTERS WORKSHEET

Name: ______Period: ______

Answer the questions.

What myths did they experiment? (There are usually 2 in each show): ______

Choose one of the experiments to complete these questions: 1. What was the question (the myth they were testing): ______2. What was their initial hypothesis (the educated guess at the answer to the question): ______3. How did they test? Describe their experiment: ______4. What was their analysis (what they figured out from the test): ______5. For their conclusion and communication, is the myth busted or confirmed? ______6. What safety precautions did they use in their experiments? ______