Science and Society Quick Check
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Question
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
stories from other governments
stories from other governments
research reports containing scientific data
research reports containing scientific data
personal anecdotes from citizens
personal anecdotes from citizens
guesses about the impact of pollutants
research reports containing scientific data
Science and Society Quick Check
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Question
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
No; committees use rules, not science.
No; committees use rules, not science.
No; the committee used an anecdote.
No; the committee used an anecdote.
Yes; the committee used research.
Yes; the committee used research.
Yes; all medicine is science.
Yes; the committee used research.
Science and Society Quick Check
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Question
Which type of research might result in a law that restricts hunting of a particular species?(1 point)
Responses
research showing the species is endangered in other geographical areas
research showing the species is endangered in other geographical areas
research showing a decrease in the popularity of hunting
research showing a decrease in the popularity of hunting
research showing an increase in the population of the species
research showing an increase in the population of the species
research showing the species is harmful
research showing the species is endangered in other geographical areas
Which statement best explains why a rare disease would get more research funding than a more common disease?(1 point)
Responses
Diseases that affect more people tend to get more funding.
Diseases that affect more people tend to get more funding.
Organizations are concerned about the results of the research into the rare disease.
Organizations are concerned about the results of the research into the rare disease.
Sufferers of the rare disease ran a public awareness campaign.
Sufferers of the rare disease ran a public awareness campaign.
Corporations refuse to fund research for rare diseases.
Diseases that affect more people tend to get more funding.
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
batteries
batteries
garden tools
garden tools
patio umbrellas
patio umbrellas
sunscreen