The Scientific Method: Steps, Examples, Tips, and Exercise

The video explores the scientific method, a process for solving problems and discovering truths, first acknowledged by Ibn al-Haytham. It outlines six steps: observe and question, research, formulate a hypothesis, test the hypothesis, analyze and conclude, and share results. The video emphasizes the importance of scientific integrity, including falsifiability, distinguishing correlation from causation, and avoiding selective windowing. Examples are provided to illustrate these concepts, encouraging viewers to apply the scientific method to their own inquiries.

Who is considered the father of the scientific method?

• Albert Einstein

• Isaac Newton

• Ibn al-Haytham

• Galileo Galilei

What is the first step in the scientific method?

• Formulate a hypothesis

• Observe and ask questions

• Share results

• Conduct research

Which of the following is a key aspect of formulating a hypothesis?

• It must be a conclusion

• It should be a question

• It should be testable

• It must be a proven fact

Why is it important to control variables during an experiment?

• To increase the number of variables

• To make the experiment easier

• To maintain fairness and consistency

• To ensure the hypothesis is correct

What should you do if your hypothesis is proven incorrect?

• Ignore the results

• Change the data

• Report the findings

• Stop the research

What does it mean if a scientific theory is falsifiable?

• It can be proven false

• It can be proven true

• It is always correct

• It is a hypothesis

Why is it important to distinguish between correlation and causation?

• To ensure accurate conclusions

• To simplify the research

• To avoid testing hypotheses

• To increase the sample size