Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Ask questions. Do some background research. Answer those questions with a hypothesis. Use the hypothesis to make some prediction.

Answer: The first step in the scientific method is formulating a question. Make some observation of the world around you, and pose it as a question. You will then use the scientific method to investigate the question and attempt to answer it. The scientific method can be applied to all sorts of questions, for example, you could ask “Will I save money if I stop shopping at Store A and buy my groceries at Store B instead?” It is likely that someone has asked a similar question in the past and gotten some answers. Research your question using the internet, the library, or other records. Even if you do not find an exact answer, you will gain an understanding of the variables that you need to consider in your experiment. For example, you might find that someone did a study of the prices of groceries at Store A depending on the time of year. While this doesn’t answer your entire question, it does bring to your attention that you should consider the time of year in your experiment. Once you have a thorough understanding of your question, you will need to develop a hypothesis. A hypothesis is a statement that reflects your educated guess as to what the answer to your question might be. A hypothesis absolutely must be falsifiable, or able to be disproven.  Start your hypothesis with an educated guess. For example, if you have shopped at Store A and Store B before and you have an instinct that Store B might be cheaper, you could build your hypothesis around that thought. A good hypothesis would be “Store B has lower prices than Store A.” A bad hypothesis would be “The prices of Store B are set by invisible magicians that can never be discovered by people.” Hypotheses are useful because they allow you to predict the outcome of one thing based on your knowledge about it. Then, you can adjust your hypothesis based on whether or not it was disproven. Keep in mind that a hypothesis can never be “proven.” For example, your prediction might be “If I shop at Store B, I’ll save money.”


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Carry the journal with you wherever you go.

Answer: The Lord works in mysterious ways. You never know when you will encounter something worth writing down! Take the journal to such places as: school, church, the library, summer camp, when visiting family, etc.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Mix the biscuit crumbs with the cocoa, chopped walnuts, and icing sugar. Pour in the golden syrup and the brandy. Form small balls from the resulting mixture. Roll the balls in the chocolate sprinkles. Place the balls on a plate or tray covered in wax paper. Consume within the week.

Answer: Combine well.  Try to make them even in size.  Place in the fridge to chill. Keep in an airtight container until ready to serve.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Have your cat certified as an emotional support animal. Scrutinize your lease. Look for legal advice.

Answer:
If your landlord refuses to accept your cat, you may be able to have your cat certified as an emotional support animal. An emotional support animal is an animal that provides therapy to people with psychological disabilities. Under United States law, landlords are required to allow tenants to have emotional support animals. To have your cat classified as an emotional support animal, you’ll have to have your doctor, psychiatrist, or a mental health professional certify that the pet is necessary to your mental health. Read your lease very carefully to see if there is a legal way you can have your cat live with you. If your lease doesn't prohibit pets (or cats), you may have the legal right to keep your cat with you. Remember, even if your lease says you can have a cat (or does not forbid you from having one) you still need to maintain a positive relationship with your landlord. Continue to work to convince them. After you’ve signed a lease that forbids a pet cat and appealed to your landlord to accept the cat, your only recourse will be a lawyer. Your lawyer might be able to find a legal way to require your landlord to accept your cat. If not, they may be able to help you mediate with the landlord so you can both come to a compromise about your cat and your living situation.  Contact a lawyer in your community or a tenant advocacy group near you. Know the law of your city, state or country. Depending on where you live, tenants may have more rights than they know.