What is the definition of scientific method?In the field of earth science..

I teach scientific method to my sixth graders each year, and although the steps vary by what they are called, the scientific method is an orderly process that one follows in an experiment to prove their educated guess (also called a hypothesis) to a question.  In order for others to be able to duplicate your experiment and results, the scientific method is an agreed upon method of steps to follow while conducting your experiment.

All scientific experiments begin with a question and from that question, you come up with your hypothesis after researchingi nformation or observing if needed.

Once a testable hypothesis has been formed, then a scientist would begin creating an experiment that consists of different elements, including a control and experimental group.

Once the experiment has been conducted and the researcher is able to see consistent results, then a summary is written describing the results.

Every scientist may add or delete a few elements to their scientific method, but the major elements again are:

Question

Gather info/Research

Form a Hypothesis (Cause and Effect answer to your question)

Design an Experiment

Report Findings