Learn how you can test a hypothesis with the scientific method by reading this article.

This resource provides the seven steps of the scientific method which can be used as an introduction or review.

Article explaining the history of our scientific understanding of volcanic activity, ending with questions for students about scientific methods and historical contexts.

Discover the accuracy of dating methods and fossils because of the scientific approach used.

An easy to understand article on the history of brain study.

This article, published by Scientific American (September 2002), explores how smart people can believe weird and silly things. The article comes to the conclusion that our beliefs are shaped more by our environment than our understanding...

Read about Francis Bacon, and finf out how he discovered and popularized the scientific method.

This article, originally published in Skeptical Inquirer, outlines some of the key components of the scientific problem-solving process while addressing the many reasons for the popularity of paranormal beliefs in the U.S. (Published in...

This is an article on how philosophy can be used in the study of social sciences such as sociology and psychology. The nature of social sciences and how they differ from the natural sciences is also explored.

The importance of data analysis in science projects is explained. Describes common mistakes young scientists make. The article then discusses how to find out what the standard methods of data analysis are for the type of research you...

Learn about the scientific accomplishments of Henry Moseley including his method for identifying elements in this article.

Brief overview of the definitions of 'inductive' versus 'deductive' reasoning.