Scientific Methods Assignment

I. Steps in scientific method:The scientific method is an empirical method of investigation of a scientific object through a series of steps. These steps are not fixed; vary according to instructor of investigations.II. The main steps include:Make an observationAsk a questionDo back ground researchPropose a hypothesis based on observation.Perform an experiment to justify the hypothesisRecruit the result of the experimentTest whether the hypothesis is accepted or notIf hypothesis is true, then draw conclusion. If the hypothesis is not correct, then adjust hypothesis and try again.Flow diagram:314325360045These steps can be presented as a flow diagram:Description of steps:Make an observation: All scientific inquiry method starts with observation of an interesting thing that draws one’s attentions.Example:On 1809- 1882 Charles Darwin observed several species of finches in Galapagos’s islands. He noticed that finches are adapted to very specific habitat of each islands. Their beaks were variable and seemed to be adapted to variation of their food habit. This observation was raised a question in his mind that could be tested.Ask a questionAfter observation observer must ask a question to specify and narrow the target of inquiry. Darwin might