Chapter 1, Problem 48A

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation : The steps to be followed if unexpected results are obtained from the experiment are to be explained.

Concept Introduction : Scientific method is applied to resolve complicated problems. There are three major steps involved in the scientific method.

Answer to Problem 48A

According to the scientific method, the experiment should be repeated a set of times if in case of unexpected results all the time then a new hypothesis has to be proposed.

Explanation of Solution

A logical, methodical technique for solving a scientific problem is known as the scientific method.

There are three major steps involved in the scientific method.

If the experiment performed does not give desired results, there should be a repetition of the experiment. Even after repeating the experiment, if the result is not the expected one, then one should propose a new hypothesis. With the help of this new hypothesis, the experiment should be performed.