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What is science?
The word science in Latin means to know Cover the field of systematic knowledge about nature and enables us to explain what happen in the world Example: - Why volcanic eruption occur? - How the formation of rainbow occur?
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1. Identifying a problem
Observe a specific phenomenon. Pose question related to the phenomenon. In the form of statement/question. Example: Situation: A plant grows under sunlight. Problem statement: Do plants need sunlight to grow?
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3. Making a hypothesis
Hypothesis general statement or a possible explanation to the problem under investigation Based on observation Could be tested through experiment Example:
Problem statement: Do plants need sunlight to grow?
4. Controlling variables
Variables factors/condition which influence the result of the experiment Three types: 1. Manipulated variable factor/condition that we change in the experiment 2. Responding variable factor/condition that change according to the one that we change 3. Fix/Constant variable factor/condition that are kept the same throughout the experiment
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Hypothesis: Plants need sunlight to grow. Relate the manipulated variable with responding variable
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Collecting data
Data result of the experiment Obtained by means of observation and measurement Should be accurate and objective
Recording data
Presenting the data Can be presented in the form of tables, graphs, charts or diagram In a table, the quantity must have unit, the first column shows the manipulated variables and the second row shows the responding variable. In a graph, x-axis shows the manipulated variable and the y-axis shows the responding variable
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Making conclusion
Find out whether the result support or refute the hypothesis. If the hypothesis is rejected, form a new hypothesis and repeat the investigation until the hypothesis is accepted.
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7. Writing a report
Present the result of the experiment in writing Must be accurate, complete and clear
Format of a report
Objective/aim Problem statement Hypothesis Variables Materials and apparatus Technique Procedure Results Discussion Conclusion
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Test yourself
What is Scientific Method? What are the steps involve in a scientific investigation? Give two examples of scientific attitudes and noble values?
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