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

personal anecdotes from citizens
personal anecdotes from citizens

stories from other governments
stories from other governments

research reports containing scientific data
research reports containing scientific data

guesses about the impact of pollutants

Answer 1

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.

No; the committee used an anecdote.
No; the committee used an anecdote.

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

Yes; all medicine is science.

Answer 2

Which type of research might result in a law that restricts hunting of a particular species?(1 point)
Responses

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

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

research showing the species is harmful
research showing the species is harmful

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

Answer 3

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.

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.

Diseases that affect more people tend to get more funding.

Answer 4

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

patio umbrellas
patio umbrellas

batteries
batteries

sunscreen
sunscreen

garden tools
garden tools

Answer 5

the second, fourth, and fifth are wrong.

Answer 6

thankyou but it's too late, i got a bad grade in science and failed my assessment but thanks for trying.

Answer 7

alright! have a nice day!

Answer 8

research reports containing scientific data

Answer 9

Yes; the committee used research.

Answer 10

research showing the species is endangered in other geographical areas

Answer 11

Diseases that affect more people tend to get more funding.

Answer 12

sunscreen

Answer 13

Apologies for the error.
If the corporation funds scientific research to develop a fabric treatment that absorbs harmful rays from the sun, then the most likely product they manufacture would be patio umbrellas.

Answer 14

I'm sorry to hear that. I understand that receiving a bad grade can be disappointing. Remember, setbacks happen, and it's important to learn from them and keep striving for improvement. If you need any assistance or have further questions in the future, feel free to ask. Don't give up!

Answer 15

Thank you! I hope you have a nice day as well. Don't hesitate to reach out if you need any help in the future. Take care!