Question

In the example below, the scientific method is used to solve an everyday problem. Order the scientific method steps (numbered items) with the process of solving the everyday problem (lettered items).
Based on the results of the experiment, is the hypothesis correct? If it is incorrect, propose some alternative hypotheses.

1. Observation
2. Question
3. Hypothesis
4. Prediction
5. Experiment
6. Result

a. There is something wrong with the electrical outlet.
b. If something is wrong with the outlet, my coffeemaker also won't work when plugged into it.
c. My toaster doesn't toast my bread.
d. I plug my coffee maker into the outlet.
e. My coffeemaker works.
f. Why doesn't my toaster work?

Answer 1

Answer:

The order of the process based on the scientific method would be-

C. My Toaster doesn't toast my bread  (Observation)

F. Why doesn't the toaster work?  (Question)

A. There is something wrong with the electrical outlet (Hypothesis)

B. If something is wrong with the outlet, my coffeemaker also wont work when plugged into it. (Prediction)

D. I plug my coffee maker into the electrical outlet. (Experiment)

E. My coffeemaker works. (Result)

Therefore, based on the experiment, the hypothesis is incorrect, since the coffeemaker also worked when plugged into the electrical outlet.

Alternative Hypothesis

There is something wrong with the Toaster.