What is the difference between background and problem statement?

The background is written to establish the significance of your research. It introduces the research topic and leads the readers to the gaps in knowledge that have remained unaddressed. Problem statement is a brief explanation of an issue, a condition, or a situation that you wish to study.

How is science used to solve problems?

Science is concerned with accumulating and understanding observations of the physical world. That understanding alone solves no problems. In this sense, science really solves no problems at all. Problems are only solved when people take the knowledge (or tool, or pill, or whatever) provided by science and use it.

How do you write a hypothesis for an experiment?

How to Formulate an Effective Research HypothesisState the problem that you are trying to solve. Make sure that the hypothesis clearly defines the topic and the focus of the experiment.Try to write the hypothesis as an if-then statement. Define the variables.