Scientific Method Outline

State the Problem: What do I want to find out?

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Hypothesis: What do I think will happen?

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Design the Experiment: How can I test what I think will happen?

Materials

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Procedure:

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Results: Record and analyze the data: What Happened?

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Draw Conclusions: What did I find out and how does it compare with what I thought would happen?

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