Part 1: Take a look at a web page that discusses the steps of the scientific met

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Part 1: Take a look at a web page that  discusses the steps of the scientific method, for example,  http://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/project_scientific_method.shtml.  Make note of the steps in the scientific  method and what happens when the validation of an hypothesis does not work  out.  Then, consider a geological problem  in the area of historical geology.   Describe the steps of the scientific method in terms of that  problem.  If you want ideas on possible  problems for research in historical geology, be sure to read this chapter and  pick one or two other chapters in the book and look at those for ideas.  

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Overview of the Scientific Method

The scientific method is a process for experimentation that is used to explore observations and answer questions. Scientists use the scientific method to search for cause and effect relationships in nature. In other words, they design an experiment so that changes to one item cause something else to vary in a predictable way.

Just as it does for a professional scientist, the scientific method will help you to focus your science fair project question, construct a hypothesis, design, execute, and evaluate your experiment.

Ask a Question: The scientific method starts when you ask a question about something that you observe: How, What, When, Who, Which, Why, or Where?

And, in order for the scientific method to answer the question it must be about something that you can measure, preferably with a number.

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