Question 1

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Question 1

A government meets to discuss policies about controlling pollution. Which is the most appropriate type of information for the government to use to make decisions?(1 point)
Responses

A. guesses about the impact of pollutants

B. personal anecdotes from citizens

C. research reports containing scientific data

D. stories from other governments

Question 2
A patient reports side effects from a medication. A government committee learns about the side effects and decides the medication is not safe for public use. Did the committee use science to make the decision?(1 point)
Responses

A. Yes; all medicine is science.

B. No; the committee used an anecdote.

C. Yes; the committee used research.

D. No; committees use rules, not science.

Question 3
Which type of research might result in a law that restricts hunting of a particular species?(1 point)
Responses

A. research showing a decrease in the popularity of hunting

B. research showing the species is endangered in other geographical areas

C. research showing an increase in the population of the species

D. research showing the species is harmful

Question 4
Which statement best explains why a rare disease would get more research funding than a more common disease?(1 point)
Responses

A. Corporations refuse to fund research for rare diseases.

B. Organizations are concerned about the results of the research into the rare disease.

C. Sufferers of the rare disease ran a public awareness campaign.

D. Diseases that affect more people tend to get more funding.

Question 5
A corporation funds scientific research to develop a fabric treatment that absorbs harmful rays from the sun. Which product does the corporation most likely manufacture?(1 point)
Responses

A. patio umbrellas

B. sunscreen

C. garden tools

D. batteries

Answer 1

Question 1:

The most appropriate type of information for the government to use to make decisions about controlling pollution is C. research reports containing scientific data.

Question 2:
Yes, the committee used science to make the decision. The committee used C. research to learn about the side effects and determine that the medication is not safe for public use.

Question 3:
The type of research that might result in a law that restricts hunting of a particular species is B. research showing the species is endangered in other geographical areas.

Question 4:
The statement that best explains why a rare disease would get more research funding than a more common disease is D. Diseases that affect more people tend to get more funding.

Question 5:
The product that the corporation most likely manufactures is B. sunscreen, as they are funding research to develop a fabric treatment that absorbs harmful rays from the sun.

Answer 2

Question 1: C. research reports containing scientific data

Question 2: C. Yes; the committee used research.

Question 3: B. research showing the species is endangered in other geographical areas

Question 4: D. Diseases that affect more people tend to get more funding.

Question 5: B. sunscreen

Answer 3

Most of your answers for the question are incorrect.

Answer 4

Apologies for the incorrect answers. Here are the correct answers:

Question 1: C. research reports containing scientific data

Question 2: C. Yes; the committee used research.

Question 3: B. research showing the species is endangered in other geographical areas

Question 4: D. Diseases that affect more people tend to get more funding.

Question 5: A. patio umbrellas