By understanding how scientists work you will learn how to carry out your own scientific investigations. You will also be able to evaluate the work that other scientists do and the conclusions that they draw from their investigations.
3.1 How scientists work Scientists make observations, ask questions, gather and interpret data, use models and carry out experiments. Sometimes they start from the beginning of a process but often they build on the work of other scientists. Although there are different ways to carry out investigations, clarity, accuracy and consistency of evidence are always important.
