Research / Gather Information

• researches relevant literature, analyzes current research, and summarizes the findings

Forms Hypothesis

• selects & uses appropriate tools and technology to test hypothesis
• identifies and communicates sources of errors

Collect & Analyze Data

• creates and displays appropriate charts, graphs, & diagrams

Conclusion

• identifies possible reasons for inconsistent results
• formulates explanations using logic and evidence from the investigation
• recognizes that when an observation does not agree with an accepted scientific theory, the observation may be mistaken, or the hypothesis may need to be re-evaluated