Presents the scientific method in the context of an every-day problem. Begins with the definition of the problem and shows the steps in the procedure through collection of information, formation of a hypothesis, and the experimental testing of the hypothesis to the retesting of the results obtained. The attitudes so necessary for successful work with the scientific method, objectivity and precision are also stressed.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
011412
Language
English
Subject categories
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Problem solving
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Science
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Science - Methodology
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)