Question

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?(1 point)
Responses

research reports containing scientific data
research reports containing scientific data

stories from other governments
stories from other governments

guesses about the impact of pollutants
guesses about the impact of pollutants

personal anecdotes from citizens
Answer
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?(1 point)
Responses

No; committees use rules, not science.
No; committees use rules, not science.

Yes; the committee used research.
Yes; the committee used research.

Yes; all medicine is science.
Yes; all medicine is science.

No; the committee used an anecdote.
Answer
Which type of research might result in a law that restricts hunting of a particular species?(1 point)
Responses

research showing the species is endangered in other geographical areas
research showing the species is endangered in other geographical areas

research showing an increase in the population of the species
research showing an increase in the population of the species

research showing a decrease in the popularity of hunting
research showing a decrease in the popularity of hunting

research showing the species is harmful
Answer
Which statement best explains why a rare disease would get more research funding than a more common disease?(1 point)
Responses

Corporations refuse to fund research for rare diseases.
Corporations refuse to fund research for rare diseases.

Diseases that affect more people tend to get more funding.
Diseases that affect more people tend to get more funding.

Organizations are concerned about the results of the research into the rare disease.
Organizations are concerned about the results of the research into the rare disease.

Sufferers of the rare disease ran a public awareness campaign.
Sufferers of the rare disease ran a public awareness campaign.
Answer
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?(1 point)
Responses

batteries
batteries

sunscreen
sunscreen

patio umbrellas
patio umbrellas

garden tools
Answered by GPT 3.5
personal anecdotes from citizens
Answered by GPT 3.5
Yes; the committee used research.
Answered by GPT 3.5
research showing the species is endangered in other geographical areas
Answered by GPT 3.5
Diseases that affect more people tend to get more funding.
Answered by GPT 3.5
sunscreen