Scientific Investigation

A systematic way of solving scientific problems can be carried out through a scientific investigation. It consists of step-by-step procedure on solving a problem. These can be generalized as follows:

1. Identifying the Problem

The problem can be stated in question form. It can be based on observation.

2. Data gathering

Through observation also, information about the identified problem must be collected.

3. Making Hypothesis

Hypothesis, also called as educated guess is a tentative solution to a problem based on the data gathered.

4. Testing Hypothesis

Testing hypothesis through experimentation must be a fair test (i.e only 1 factor must be changed throughout the course of testing).

5. Making conclusion

Conclusion defines whether the hypothesis will be accepted or rejected.