The Scientific Method is a Problem Solving Process The scientific method is not a set of steps that must be followed in order with fidelity. The scientific method includes Research, Questions, Hypotheses, Experimenting, Collecting Data, Making Conclusions. But, the order is not set in stone nor is there a rule that all the steps are […]
Project Research: Primary vs. Secondary
Project research is the process of collecting information. I suggest that you start with fact finding research, which is called secondary research because it is knowledge already discovered by others. These facts are found in books, magazines, software, and from knowledgeable people, such as librarians, teachers, parents, scientists, or other professionals. While it is not […]
A Science Project: Research
In reference to a science project, research is the preliminary process of discovering information about ideas for a science project. I am dividing preliminary science project research into two parts: Fact Finding Research– What others have discovered. Exploratory Research- What you discover. Fact Finding Research One way to research a topic is to collect facts […]