2.3 Knowledge Check
Applying Your Knowledge
- Define each step of the scientific method
- Why is the cyclic model of the scientific method important to health care professionals
- What is a hypothesis?
- What is the difference between aim and the hypothesis?
- What steps come before the hypothesis?
- Scientists can communicate with their peers in different ways, Name 3.
- True or False: The results of an experiment should be reproducible?
- Watch the TED-ED by Adam Savage in Chapter 2.1. Write a brief summary of the main point the speaker is trying to express to the students he is speaking with.
Reflection
Sometimes, the experiment may disprove the hypothesis, and it may feel like a waste of time. Think of times that this may happen and how observations and research can also help the scientist.
Many things are deemed as knowledge if they are posted on the World Wide Web. What things should you think about or check before accepting this as fact?
Consider
If an advertisement says 9 out of 10 professionals agree, what questions should you ask about that 9 out of 10?
