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.