This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Describe scientific observation as it pertains to scientific inquiry. Be sure to include the five ... (Read 222 times)

jon_i

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 549
on: Jun 20, 2018
Describe scientific observation as it pertains to scientific inquiry. Be sure to include the five procedures listed in the text.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Explain why the use of grade retention is an example of how unsystematic observations may lead to false conclusions.
 
  What will be an ideal response?


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Anton

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 302
Reply #1 on: Jun 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

The following procedures lead to the acquisition of more trustworthy information:

a.The use of a representative sample helps cancel out idiosyncrasies.

b. An attempt is made to control as many extraneous factors as possible in order to eliminate plausible rival hypotheses.

c. Researchers make special efforts to be objective and to guard against predetermined ideas or selective evidence.

d. Complete reports of experiments are published as a means of disseminating obtained results.

e. Other researchers may then replicate the experiments and compare their results with the published results.

Answer to Question 2

Beliefs about grade retention are often based on generalizations from a few personal experiences and are unsubstantiated in the literature.


jon_i

  • Member
  • Posts: 549
Reply 2 on: Jun 20, 2018
Gracias!

carojassy25

  • Member
  • Posts: 299
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Many supplement containers do not even contain what their labels say. There are many documented reports of products containing much less, or more, that what is listed on their labels. They may also contain undisclosed prescription drugs and even contaminants.

Did you know?

Fewer than 10% of babies are born on their exact due dates, 50% are born within 1 week of the due date, and 90% are born within 2 weeks of the date.

Did you know?

As many as 20% of Americans have been infected by the fungus known as Histoplasmosis. While most people are asymptomatic or only have slight symptoms, infection can progress to a rapid and potentially fatal superinfection.

Did you know?

Though newer “smart” infusion pumps are increasingly becoming more sophisticated, they cannot prevent all programming and administration errors. Health care professionals that use smart infusion pumps must still practice the rights of medication administration and have other professionals double-check all high-risk infusions.

Did you know?

On average, someone in the United States has a stroke about every 40 seconds. This is about 795,000 people per year.

The following terms describe types of body movement that occur at the diarthrotic joints The following terms describe types of body movement that occur at the diarthrotic joints
Searchable Scientific Literature Databases and Sources Searchable Scientific Literature Databases and Sources
Observation Vector Icon Observation Vector Icon
The Scientific Method and Atmospheric Science The Scientific Method and Atmospheric Science
The experimental system that permits observation of rotation in the F1 component of F1F0 ATP synthas The experimental system that permits observation of rotation in the F1 component of F1F0 ATP synthas
TASTE: More Matters: Include Fruit and Vegetables in Meals and Snacks TASTE: More Matters: Include Fruit and Vegetables in Meals and Snacks
Video: Glycolysis - and oxygen

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library