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Biology 2e
Unit 1: The Chemistry of Life
Chapter 1: The Study of Life
Visual Connection Questions
1. 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: C. My toaster doesn’t toast my bread.
2. Question: F. Why doesn’t my toaster work?
3. Hypothesis: A. There is something wrong with the electrical outlet.
4. Prediction: B. If something is wrong with the outlet, my coffeemaker also won’t work when
plugged into it.
5. Experiment: D. I plug my coffee maker into the outlet.
6. Result: E. My coffeemaker works.
The original hypothesis is incorrect, as the coffeemaker works when plugged into the outlet.
Alternative hypotheses include that the toaster might be broken or that the toaster wasn’t
turned on.
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