Science Common Sense


297 - What is the scientific method, and why is it important?

The scientific method is a way to solve problems and find answers by following these steps:

  1. Question: Ask a question about something you want to know.
  2. Research: Read and learn about the topic.
  3. Hypothesis: Guess the answer to your question.
  4. Experiment: Test your hypothesis by doing an experiment.
  5. Data: Collect information and results from the experiment.
  6. Conclusion: Look at the results and figure out if they match your hypothesis.

The scientific method is important because it helps us: