Science is used by people every day, whether they realize it or not. When we have a problem we unconsciously use the scientific method to solve it. The scientific method is a step-by-step process used to discover answers to scientific questions. We first identify what the problem is by observing a situation that occurs that we don't expect, identify what the problem is, and then form a hypothesis to solve the problem. A hypothesis is created by asking an "if-then" question that identifies the steps that will be used to solve the problem. The independent variable or steps that will be used to solve the problem follow the "if" statement. The dependent variable or expected outcome of the experiment follows the “then” statement (Hazen, 2011, p. 9). We test our hypothesis by conducting an experiment and then examining the results or data produced by the experiment. If the results of our experiment solve our problem, we have proven our theory. If the results do not reduce the problem we go back, create a new hypothesis, and experiment again until we find a solution (Hazen, 2011, p. 8). The following two scenarios will demonstrate how the scientific method helps solve problems that may affect our daily lives. The first scenario involves a missing ingredient in a recipe that is prepared for a dinner an hour before the guests arrive. The ingredients needed to cook crepes for the dinner guests are gathered and it is determined that one of the key ingredients needed is missing. This is the first step of the scientific method: identifying the problem which in this case is the missing ingredient. For the purposes of this article the missing ingredient will be for example...... middle of paper ...... experiments to test our hypothesis and therefore evaluate the results of our experiments. If the experiments solve our problems we move on with our day and if our problem still exists we form a new hypothesis and experiment again until we find a solution. We use a proven analytical method to solve the problems we face and conduct scientific experiments that produce data that we pass on to our families and friends. Works Cited All recipes. (2014). Common ingredient substitutions. Retrieved January 9, 2014, from All Recipes: http://allrecipes.com/howto/common-ingredient-substitutions/Hazen, R. M. (2011). The sciences: an integrated approach, (6th ed). . Hoboken: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Wise Geek. (2013). How can I increase the suction of the vacuum cleaner? Retrieved January 8, 2014, from Wise Geek: http://www.wisegeek.com/how-do-i-increase-vacuum-cleaner-suction.htm