1. 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?
research reports containing scientific data
personal anecdotes from citizens
stories from other governments
guesses about the impact of pollutants
2. 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?
No; committees use rules, not science.
No; the committee used an anecdote.
Yes; all medicine is science.
Yes; the committee used research.
3. Which type of research might result in a law that restricts hunting of a particular species?
research showing the species is endangered in other geographical areas
research showing the species is harmful
research showing an increase in the population of the species
research showing a decrease in the popularity of hunting
4. Which statement best explains why a rare disease would get more research funding than a more common disease?
Corporations refuse to fund research for rare diseases.
Sufferers of the rare disease ran a public awareness campaign.
Organizations are concerned about the results of the research into the rare disease.
Diseases that affect more people tend to get more funding.
5. 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?
batteries
sunscreen
patio umbrellas
garden tools
Im not that good with science and I need helpp
5 answers
1. Research Reports Containing scientific data
2. No; The Committee used an anecdote
3. research showing the species is endangered in other geographical areas
4. Sufferers of the rare disease ran a public awareness campaign.
5. patio umbrellas
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