Question

Create a research plan to test a restaurant's claim of having the best hamburger in the area. Which steps in the SM (Scientific Method) and how would they conduct the research?

a) Define the problem, Collect data, Analyze results
b) Formulate hypothesis, Conduct experiments, Make conclusions
c) Develop a theory, Conduct surveys, Interpret findings
d) Observation, Make predictions, Experimentation

Answer 1

To test the claim of having the best hamburger, one should observe the claim, formulate a question, research the criteria for the best hamburger, develop a hypothesis, design and perform an experiment such as a taste test, collect and analyze data, and finally draw conclusions.

Step-by-step explanation:

To test a restaurant's claim of having the best hamburger in the area using the Scientific Method (SM), the following steps should be undertaken:

1. Make observations about the claim and the hamburgers offered by competitors.
2. Formulate a specific question to be answered such as "Does the restaurant truly offer the best hamburger in the area compared to its competitors?"
3. Research existing sources to understand the criteria for what makes a hamburger the 'best'.
4. Develop a hypothesis, for instance, "The restaurant's hamburger has superior taste, texture, and appearance compared to its competitors."
5. Design and perform experiments such as a blind taste test involving a representative sample group from the local population.
6. Collect data accurately during the taste test and ensure the experiment's conditions are controlled.
7. Analyze the collected data to see if it supports the hypothesis.
8. Draw conclusions based on the analysis of the experimental results.

These steps closely align with options b) Formulate a hypothesis, Conduct experiments, Make conclusions, from the SM steps provided in the question.