Mary Ann Is Working on a Pretty Big Research Project

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Essay

Mary Ann is working on a pretty big research project. Her manager has alerted her to the possibility that some of her research questions are likely to be questions of fact, whereas others are likely to be questions of law. Explain the difference between the two types of questions and how this would influence her research.

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Definitions:

Evolution

The process by which different kinds of living organisms are thought to have developed and diversified from earlier forms during the history of the earth, driven by natural selection, genetic drift, mutations, and gene flow.

Brain Evolution

The process through which changes occur over time in the brain structure of different species, contributing to the diversity of cognitive abilities and behaviors.

Evidence

Information or facts that are used to support or refute a claim or belief.

Four Million Years

Represents a time period in Earth's history used in various scientific contexts, often related to evolution or geological events.