What Is the Scientific Method?

The scientific method is a process scientists use to investigate ideas and questions.

It helps people learn by observing, testing, and thinking carefully about results.

It usually starts with a question about how something works or why something happens.

Then a scientist makes a prediction, sometimes called a hypothesis.

Scientists test their ideas through experiments, observations, or data collection.

After that, they look at the results and decide what they learned.

The scientific method helps people make decisions based on evidence instead of guesses alone.

It teaches careful thinking, patience, and learning from mistakes.