A Young Child Notices That a Large Rock Falls Faster

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Essay

A young child notices that a large rock falls faster than a small rock and tells his mother that large rocks always fall faster than small rocks.He gathers a large pile of rocks of varying sizes and compares them,finding that large rocks fall faster than small rocks about 60 percent of the time.Satisfied,he goes inside to play with a toy.Has the child made proper use of the scientific method? If not,why not?

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Definitions:

Loose Cultures

Cultures that have less strict norms and rules and allow for a wider variety of behavior and beliefs among their members.

Standards For Behaviour

Standards for behaviour refer to the established norms or criteria that guide individuals' actions in various social or professional contexts.

Tight Cultures

Societies or organizations that have strict norms and little tolerance for deviant behaviors.

Cultural Missteps

Errors or mistakes made due to a lack of understanding or knowledge of a different culture.