Each and every day, you are faced with having to make split-second decisions, and the need to solve random problems that you encounter. To reach those decisions and work those problems out you are subconsciously using the scientific method. Apply the steps of the Scientific Method to two situations that could occur in your everyday life. Use the scientific method in the first scenario provided by your instructor to solve the problem at hand.
Please come up with a second detailed scenario on your own, using the categories provided, and follow the same steps in the scientific method to find a resolution.
For both scenarios, be sure to use terminology from the scientific method (hypothesis, experiment, etc.) while describing how you would address each problem.
For Scenario 1 the problem you will analyze is that one morning you get ready to go to work or take your kids to school and you cannot find your keys.
For Scenario 2, you may choose your issue to analyze within these general categories:
- A problem with an appliance at your home
- A problem with an injured or sick pet, family member, or friend
- A problem faced at your place of work or school