Exercise:Work with Two Other People on This

question 67

Short Answer

Exercise:Work with two other people on this.For each question below,you need to do an Internet search.The primary purpose of this exercise is for you to (1)lay out a convincing argument as to why the source or sources you used to answer the question is/are trustworthy.In other words,you need to present an argument as to why you trust and believe the source you found on the Internet in answering the question.Your argument should use as support the sorts of criteria that give a source credibility as discussed in Chapter 4.You'll also need to (2)answer the question and explain the answer.You'll turn in one set of answers and arguments for the group.(Suggested time to complete:A week or week and a half to formulate arguments and answers. )
Questions (your instructor may assign others):
1.What vegetable is toxic to dogs? Why,or why not?
2.Can you catch a cold by going outside with wet hair? Why,or why not?
3.Is it bad for your baby's health to dust a lot? Why,or why not?
4.Are children riding in SUVs safer than those riding in passenger cars? Why,or why not?

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Definitions:

Tightly Controlled Conditions

Experimental settings where variables are strictly managed to ensure that the results can be accurately attributed to the factors being tested.

Hypotheses

Proposed explanations or predictions for a phenomenon, made as a starting point for further investigation.

Indirect Observations

Observations made through the use of instruments or tools rather than through direct sensory experience.

Replicable

Capable of being repeated or duplicated under similar conditions, allowing for verification of results.