August 30th to September 3rd
Dear students, for this weekly forum we will discuss about the SCIENTIFIC METHOD. As you analyzed during the SWAY, this particular method is highly used in the sciences and has caused several postures about if we should maintain or develop new ways of doing research.
You must answer one or both questions with a response of at least 200 words and using at least one reference in APA style.
A) How do you apply the scientific method in your daily life? Provide a good example.
B) Which aspects do you consider could threat your research and how can you overcome them?
Remember that our deadline is Friday, September 3rd before 11:59 pm. :)
PUT YOUR NAME AND LAST NAME INSIDE YOUR ANSWER.
Best regards!
Marcela Navarrete González 3b biochemistry
ResponderBorrarA) The scientific method is something we all use every day even though we don’t notice. Sometimes my Wi-Fi starts to disconnect, or the signal is low and that’s an example of when I use the scientific method, first I complete the first step of the scientific method that is observation by realizing that my Wi-Fi connection is not working properly, then I ask myself: is there something wrong with my Wi-Fi? My hypothesis would be that if there’s something wrong with the Wi-Fi box, my Wi-Fi connection will not be working properly. My experiment is to reset the Wi-Fi box and wait a couple of minutes to turn it on again, if that doesn’t work, I would call my Wi-Fi provider to see if they can help me. After doing that and resetting my Wi-Fi box the connection should be back again and I will be able to use the internet again. The scientific method is part of our everyday life and helps us to overcome obstacles even if they are small as the Wi-Fi connection not working, a lot of people think that only researchers use the scientific method but the reality is that we all use it without realizing.
I have no APA references because i got the answer from my head.
Roberta Soto Ibarreche 2°B
ResponderBorrarThe scientific method consists in a series of steps and its goal is solving a problem. People not often see when there are solving a problem using the scientific method. Normally when there is a problem, we identified it by seeing it, that the first step, the observation. Then we thing of what could be a potentially solution, that is the hypothesis. After identifying the problem and having a hypothesis we made a series of step that need to be follow in order to resolve the problem, that is the methodology. And finally, we can see the result and see if our hypothesis was correct or incorrect, and that is the conclusion.
An example of how I applied the scientific method in my daily life is when the TV control doesn’t work. First, I see that the tv doesn´t turn on (observation). Second, I think of what the problem maybe “the TV most be disconnected” (hypothesis). Third, made a series of steps in order to resolve the problem:
“1. Get up.
2. Walk to the TV.
3. See if the TV is connected
4. If the TV is not connected to the electricity, I must connect the TV.” (methodology)
And finally, we conclude based on the hypothesis that we had “the hypothesis was correct, the TV was disconnected” (conclusion). And like that we do a scientific methos in our daily life without even knowing that we were doing it.
Reference
Jakubik, A. (25 de 04 de 2017). Sciencing. Obtenido de https://sciencing.com/use-scientific-method-everyday-life-8576637.html
María Fernanda Nava Sánchez
ResponderBorrarThe scientific method is considered to be a set of processes for addressing problems and acquiring data. The scientific process begins with the identification of a problem and a detailed explanation of the problem. After that, there will be a period of experimenting and data gathering. The creation and testing of a hypothesis or prospective solution, as well as the conclusion, are the last steps. The scientific method may appear abstract and unapproachable to those who are unfamiliar with it. Any situation encountered in daily life might be a possible opportunity to employ the scientific method with a little thought and observation.
An example of how the scientific method can be used in your daily life:
Question at issue: where is my charger?
Hypothesis: I think my brother must have it in his room
Test: Go look in his room to see if it’s there
Result: The chance that somehow I didn’t see it is of around 10%, therefore the result is insignificant and the experiment is inconclusive
Replication: Ask my brother to look for it and he ends up finding it
Result: my brother had the charger in his room
Conclusion: the hypothesis is correct, my brother had my charger.
Reference
Redaelli, S. (2020, August 4). A Guide to Using the Scientific Method in Everyday Life. Plos Blogs. https://scicomm.plos.org/2020/08/04/a-guide-to-using-the-scientific-method-in-everyday-life/
Sylvia Quintana Acosta 3E
ResponderBorrarA) The scientific method is a process of questions and experimentation, which objective is to create observations and answer questions. It is frequently used in different areas of science, and in our everyday lives. The first step of the scientific method is to make an observation of the problem or a certain situation, then to ask a question about the previous observation. After our question is created, the next step is to create a hypothesis and make predictions of what the result will be. Afterwards we test the predictions and form a conclusion based on the results.
An example of how I use the scientific method in my everyday life:
When I first started making my own breakfast my egg kept getting stuck to the pan (observation), I was starting to get frustrated so I decided to try different types of products to find out which one would fix my problem (question), based on what my mom told me and my previous knowledge in cooking, I thought that using butter would be the best solution (hypothesis). Each day I tried a different method, I used oil, butter and then I just used a completely different pan (test). After I tried the different methods, I concluded that by using butter and a different pan the egg stopped getting stuck (conclusion).
Reference:
Steps of the Scientific Method. (2021). Retrieved 2 September 2021, from https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/science-fair/steps-of-the-scientific-method
Juan Pablo Rosado 3°B
ResponderBorrarthe scientific method isn't changeable, but it's concept was built from our curious nature, it's not that the scientific method is what we use every day, but the other way around. With this in mind, every single minor adjustment I've done today follows a logical path, known as the scientific method. For example, I did a typo a few seconds ago, I'd thought of writing "It's not that we use the scientific method everyday, but what we do every day turned into the scientific method" halfway through writing this though, I changed my mind, and it ended up like "It's not that we use the scienific method what we use every day..." This is terrible grammar, and I managed to observe this problem. I hypothesized that by removing a few words, I'd be able to correct the grammar. I did, and the statement turned out favorably, look it's right there. Awesome, right?
Definitely the largest threat to all research procedures I've done has been keeping data current, I don't read magazines often, ond some studies still aren't published online for free, as a student researcher with no income and not much knowledge as to where find the most recent papers, I need to learn a bit more, since it's the most crucial part when deciding on a research topic. Some recommendations on ResearchGate pointed me towards formal journals and Google Scholar, but it is beyond me what formal journals exist, much less how to acquire their issues. (ResearchGate, 2018)
https://www.researchgate.net/post/How-can-I-find-the-latest-studies-about-one-specific-subject
Francisco Pérez Maldonado 2.A
ResponderBorrarI believe that the scientific method we are always using a clear example would be when you connect your phone to charge and it does not charge 1- first confirm that the charger is connected to the current 2- that the charger is not failing 3- that the plug is coming current etc. and at that moment so fast you already made use of the scientific method.
I believe that your search may be in danger when you search in pages for books etc that are not reliable, at that time the information that you learn and in the future you will provide is not correct but that can be avoided by looking at reliable and certified sources
Reference:
https://sciencing.com/use-scientific-method-everyday-life-8576637.html
Hannya Domínguez Villafuerte grupo: 3ro B2
ResponderBorrarA: soon I feel the scientific method is something that is used more and more nowadays, either due to new research or new discoveries, in addition to the fact that a procedure is involved in all this to reach a conclusion, that sometimes it is not exact, but if it is possible to raise a hypothesis, and that we constantly use it in our daily lives, either from something complex such as a deep investigation or something simpler how to follow certain steps of the method. According to this, I could give the following example: from my perspective I tend to be a person who loves to browse new topics and learn from it, and having said that yesterday I did an experiment for my biology class, however the The reality of the situation was that I did not know how to do my project, because I did not have the bases of the scientific method.
That is why by investigating and investigating more in the scientific method I was able to realize that it is not only to investigate any topic, but that we, as student researchers, have the responsibility to ask ourselves a question and make a hypothesis, and that is what I did, after that I went to experiment, until I reached a conclusion, and based on a law that was already established. From this I feel that each of the things that exist, had to have been under an experimental method, to verify that they will work.
B: And just as answering question B, I feel that one of the problems that could affect me would be in which data and information is always constantly updated, in addition to the fact that some resources, research or articles are paid, and for more If I want to read them I cannot, or it limits me to only being able to read those that are available or free, however this does not limit my desire to want to learn and renew my hunger every day to investigate and know more about the new research that comes out today in day
APA format reference:
(Method, 2021)
https://courses.lumenlearning.com/boundless-psychology/chapter/the-scientific-method/
Bibliografía
Method, T. S. (2021). Lumen. Obtenido de Boundless Psychology: https://courses.lumenlearning.com/boundless-psychology/chapter/the-scientific-method/
The scientific method is the way in which knowledge is obtained safely and accurately by following a series of well-defined steps. We practically use the scientific method at all times, we even use it without realizing it.
ResponderBorrarFor example, when we lose sight of the phone:
- The question that we would ask ourselves would be: where is my phone?
- Now we would formulate the hypothesis: I think I left my phone in the living room.
- Then we would go on to do our test: we would go to the living room to bargain if the phone stayed in the living room.
- Then we go to the results: the results show that indeed the phone is in the room.
- And as a conclusion my phone stayed in the room so therefore our hypothesis is confirmed.
Some aspects that may threaten our research are:
- Not being able to find enough information on our subject and therefore find some gaps in our research.
- Not have the support of the institution that would be endorsing our investigation
- The quality of the articles is decreasing due to errors in methodology, ethics, writing and spelling.
Some ways to find a solution to these threats could be: use information related to your topic to complement your research, request support from the institution or, if necessary, change to one that helps you, and lastly, take good care of all writing errors, spelling, etc.
References:
Descubre un ejemplo de método científico. (s. f.). VIU. Recuperado 3 de septiembre de 2021, de https://www.universidadviu.com/int/actualidad/nuestros-expertos/descubre-un-ejemplo-de-metodo-cientifico
Ochoa, F. O. (2013). Revistas científicas: amenazas, debilidades y cambios. Revista CES Medicina, 27(2), 141–142. http://www.scielo.org.co/pdf/cesm/v27n2/v27n2a01.pdf
Sofia Eleonora Aguilera Mendez 2B
ResponderBorrarScientific method, mathematical and experimental technique employed in the sciences. More specifically, it is the technique used in the construction and testing of a scientific method; is a process for experimentation that is used to explore observations and answer questions
One example I use in my life, is with my remote control; The scientific method starts when you ask a question about something that you observe: How, What, When, Who, Which, Why, or Where? so with this case I start asking myself: “why does the remote control doesn’t work?”.
After that I need to construct an hypothesis, this is an educated guess about how things work. A good hypothesis allows you to then make a prediction: “if I change the batteries of my remote control then it will work”.
Once I have my hypothesis i need to test it by an experiment; this whether your prediction is accurate and thus your hypothesis is supported or not. You conduct a fair test by making sure that you change only one factor at a time while keeping all other conditions the same, so in my experiment I change the batteries to my control.
And last, we need to see our results and came to a conclusion, this is the step where your experiment is complete and you collect your measurements and analyze them to see if they support your hypothesis or not, so my results where positive for my experiment, I can say that my conclusion is: my hypothesis was correct because when I changed the batteries my remote control started working
scientific hypothesis | Definition, Formulation, & Example. (2016). Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/science/scientific-hypothesis
Luis Enrique López Aguilar 3ro B
ResponderBorrarThe majority of us in the classroom surely know, tha the scientific method is made up of a series of steps ordered to determine if an idea is true from a scientific point of view, this means it have to be verifiable and supported by evidence, it should follow a logical order established to have meaningful results. As we have learned throughout our process in school we know that it is not only used for scientific experiments, we can use it also for any situation in our life.
My example is a personal experience, it is not complex at all, but I used the steps.
One day I tried to connect via Bluetooth to my car but for some reason it was not posible, this count as the "observation" period and I didn't realize, then I continue with the next step and I asked myself the question "Why I cant connect my cellphone?" and then I start doing a research of several questions in google, questions that later give me ideas for the next step and give rise to a hypothesis, I started looking for things like "Bluetooth connection problems with my iPhone" "Bluetooth connection problems with my car" and after a while reading some articles I had different ideas about what could be failing, I tested my different hypotheses and after a While having trial and error, finally one of the hypotheses was correct and I conclude, the problem was in the car's software because I needed to do an update to be able to connect.
An aspect that I consider can threaten any investigation is what they call accelerated investigation, I mean, many times we find many articles of a very new topic, but they come out so so fast and its difficult to know if they are true or not, this generates confusion and stress on the people who use them, if the information were not true this would affect our research and we would be using fake information. But we can prevent it because the author and the site or magazine in which an article is published are key clues to assess the solidity.
Westreicher, G. (2021, 4 febrero). Método científico. Economipedia. https://economipedia.com/definiciones/metodo-cientifico.html
https://www.postgradoune.edu.pe/pdf/documentos-academicos/ciencias-de-la-educacion/1.pdf
Rachel Alejandra Puch Madrigal 3°B
ResponderBorrarThe scientific method is a system that has become indispensable in a diversity of research areas, and even in our daily lives; I believe that I have been using this method to solve different sorts of problems that I have had, because of the curiosity that I have always had since I was a child I was eager to learn something new every day, that’s why I like so much to question the motive or the purpose of the things that happen in my surroundings.
A good example would be when I feel bad because of my medication:
First I notice that I have got a strong headache and several mood swings, then I wonder: “what did I do differently that’s causing me discomfort?”, subsequently I start looking for an explanation, to see what can I do, usually, I will assume that is because I didn’t eat enough or that my sugar blood levels are low. Then I will try eating some candy or a sugary drink if I know that I had a good breakfast, but if I feel a little bit hungry I would eat some fruit or even lunch. Regularly these solutions work, but if they don’t I would take a nap and if the pain is too strong even after resting I would talk to my doctor.
Research is always an extensive and difficult project, it doesn’t matter the topic that is covered, during the process we will overcome the diversity of issues such as, the lack of information, or not been able to keep updated whit all the new data, the lack of reliability in the sources or material, finding study participants or even getting institutions to participate; we can deal with our data problem by using a methodology that agrees best with our topic, solicit useful feedback, organize your data so that is presented in a way that demonstrates how your research adds to the body of knowledge and focus on the details.
Reference:
Walden Univeristy. (2010, January 1). Walden Univeristy. Retrieved September 3, 2021, from 7 Research Challenges (And how to overcome them): https://www.waldenu.edu/news-and-events/publications/articles/2010/01-research-challenges
Michael Boyle
ResponderBorrarThe scientific method is a system that modern scientists started using to investigate about things that they are curious about; this system is based on a series of steps that lead you into a answer for the question that you had.
During our daily lives we almost everyday use this method to solve our normal lives problems. An example can be when your phone charger stops working, the first thing that I usually do is to see if everything is alright with the charger, if this ends up being true then I will ask myself “why would it stop working?”, and if I come up with something I would try to fixed. After all this process I will end up knowing if my hypothesis of why it stopped working was correct or not.
Although this method is already well stablished and it works in most of the cases, there are still some problems with it, in some cases you wont know were to start your investigation zand you will need to experiment until you find something that caught your attention. An example of this can be the Large Hadron Collider and all the research that scientist are doing with it.
Cutraro, J. (2012, July 5). Problems with ‘the scientific method.’ Science News for Students. https://www.sciencenewsforstudents.org/article/problems-scientific-method