W an Elementary Science Teacher Is Planning to Have Students

question 5

Multiple Choice

W An elementary science teacher is planning to have students explore the concept of weather including types of weather, the nature and purpose of weather instruments, analysis of weather data, changes and causes of changes in weather, and forms of precipitation. The teacher is preparing a concept map to post on the wall, serving as a guide to the studies. What term would the teacher put at the top of the map?

• A) Weather
• B) Changes in weather
• C) Weather instruments
• D) Rain gauge
• E) Any of the above
• F) None of the above

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Definitions:

Experimenter Bias

A type of bias that occurs when a researcher unconsciously influences the outcome of a study based on their expectations.

Unifying Themes

Central ideas or concepts that bring together various disparate elements into a coherent whole.

Research Results

The findings or outcomes derived from scientific or academic investigation.

Ethical Guidelines

Rules and principles designed to govern conduct and decision-making within specific professional fields or activities to ensure fairness, integrity, and respect for all involved.