The scientific method is a systematic process of empirical investigation used to solve problems. It involves making observations, inferring conclusions, formulating hypotheses, controlling variables in experiments, interpreting data, and communicating results. The key steps are identifying a problem, formulating hypotheses, testing hypotheses through experiments, collecting and analyzing data, and drawing conclusions. Important skills for scientists include observation, controlling variables, and interpreting experimental results. Values like patience, honesty, and curiosity are also important for scientists.

1. The Scientific Process

2. The Scientific Method
- A systematic process of empirical
investigation used to solve
problems.
*Empirical- relying on or derived
from observation or experiment.
- Organized way of solving problems.

3. Skills involved in Scientific Method
• Observation- process of gathering
data with the use of senses.
• Inferring- process of giving logical
meaning to an observation
• Formulating hypothesis- giving a
tentative answer or solution to a
problem that must be tested
through an scientific investigation

4. Skills involved in Scientific Method
• Controlling variables-
experimentation; process of
testing the given hypothesis
*Variables- conditions that affects the
result of an experiment; factors that
can change in an experiment

5. Skills involved in Scientific Method
Kinds of Variables
• Constant- factors that are kept the
same or unchanged
• Manipulated- factor that is
changed or varied
• Responding/Dependent- the result
of changing one variable

6. Skills involved in Scientific Method
• Interpreting data- interpret means
to explain something; providing
meaning to information gathered

7. Steps of the Scientific Method
1. Identifying the problem
*Gathering relevant information
2. Formulating hypotheses
3. Testing hypothesis through an experiment
4. Collecting or gathering data
5. Interpreting data
6. Making a conclusion
7. Communicating the results

8. Values of a Good Scientist
• Patience and Perseverance
• Honesty
• Responsibility
• Discipline
• Resourcefulness
• Humility
• Curiosity