Have you ever had a problem that you needed to solve or a question that you needed answered? How did you go about finding the solution or answer? Scientists use a systematic approach called the scientific method to obtain reliable knowledge that results in \u201cgood\u201d science as opposed to haphazard or incomplete \u201cbad\u201d science. This problem-solving approach is not only for scientists, however. It is a useful method for anyone seeking solid answers to questions. For this week\u2019s Discussion, you will be asked to think about a time in your life when you may have used the scientific method to answer a problem.<\/p>\n
To prepare for this Discussion:<\/p>\n
Review the scientific method and information about what makes good science on pages 10\u201314 of the course text, The Good Earth.
\nAlso review the following websites from the Learning Resources:
\nHow the Scientific Method Works
\nWhat Is Inquiry?
\nBy Day 3
\nPost your own explanation of the role and importance of critical thinking and of using the scientific method\u2014both in an earth science class and in everyday life. Next, briefly describe a situation in your own life where you used the scientific method, or elements of the scientific method, to solve a problem. Your description should:<\/p>\n
Describe whether the process you followed was either inductive or deductive.
\nIdentify your observations and hypotheses.<\/p>\n
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Have you ever had a problem that needed to be resolved or a question that needed to be answered? How did you arrive at the solution or answer? Scientists employ a methodical approach known as the scientific method to obtain reliable knowledge, resulting in “good” science as opposed to haphazard or incomplete “bad” science. This problem-solving approach, however, is not limited to scientists. It is a helpful method for anyone looking for solid answers to their questions. You will be asked to think about a time in your life when you used the scientific method to solve a problem for this week’s Discussion.<\/p>\n
To get ready for this discussion, do the following:<\/p>\n
On pages 10\u201314 of the course, review the scientific method and information about what constitutes good science.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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