Scientific method
Description
This program examines the basic elements of the scientific method: defining and researching the problem, forming a hypothesis, gathering information through experimentation and observation, analyzing the data, forming a conclusion, and communicating the results. Practical applications of the scientific method, such as testing new medicines and analyzing the performance of sporting goods, are included as well. Correlates to the National Science Education Standards developed by the National Academies of Science and Project 2061 Benchmarks for Science Literacy from the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Runtime
23 min
Series
- The Cambridge Educational Core Curriculum Video Libraries (90)
- The Scientific Method (1)
- Science Core Curriculum Video Library (18)
Subjects
- Physics (399)
- Geology (180)
- Physical geography (411)
- Chemistry (196)
- Astronomy (433)
- Biology (601)
- Environmental sciences (779)
Genre
Date of Publication
[2005], c1999
Database
Films on Demand
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