PAUL
Popcorn Dilemma
State the Problem
Which Popcorn is
the better buy!
Formulate Your Hypothesis
I think Wal-Mart will be the better buy.
Identify and Control the Variables
We need to cook the popcorn at the same temp and the same time.
Test Your Hypothesis
Now we cook it!
Collect Your Data
Now we will pour out the bags and count how many pieces are in each bag.
Interpret Your Data
The Wal-Mart bag had more pieces than Orville Redenbacher’s bag.
State Your Conclusion
The Wal-Mart popcorn cost less and comes with more pieces, clearly it’s the better buy.