SSRM.SS.4.A

Apply the scientific method in a research project.

Social Studies Research Methods · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010

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Vocabulary
scientific methodresearch project
Skills
  • apply (the scientific method in a research project) #dok3
  • identify (the steps of the scientific method) #dok1
  • organize (a research project using the scientific method) #dok2
  • evaluate (how each step of the scientific method informs the research process) #dok3
Learning Targets
  • I can identify the steps of the scientific method used in social science research. #dok1
  • I can organize a research project following the sequence of the scientific method. #dok2
  • I can apply the scientific method to design and conduct a social studies research project. #dok3
  • I can evaluate how the scientific method improves the validity of my research findings. #dok3
Big Ideas
  • The scientific method provides a structured process for conducting reliable social science research.
  • Using the scientific method enhances the validity and credibility of research conclusions in social studies.
Essential Questions
  • What are the steps of the scientific method, and how do they apply to social studies research?
  • Why is it important to use the scientific method in designing and conducting a research project?
  • How does following the scientific method impact the quality and reliability of research findings?
  • In what ways can the scientific method be adapted for different types of social science research?
  • What are the potential challenges in applying the scientific method to research in the social sciences?