SCI 100 Module Two Activity Template: Scientific Approaches and Questions
Instructions
Address the following about your chosen scientific news story. Replace the bracketed text below with your responses. Use the module overview and resources for assistance. You do not need to conduct outside research.
Part One
Identify an approach to scientific research
addressed in the chosen news story.
The team measured the effects of the local anomalies of temperature, rainfall and vegetation greenness on the likelihood of survival of the giraffes. They also measured the difference in effect between giraffes and other giraffes that have already been affected by human activity.
Part Two
Draft two research questions you are interested in asking about the main idea of your news story. Ensure that both of your questions are measurable
and focused
.
In the news story, it is stated that the survival of giraffes decreased during the wet season due to a possible increase in parasites and disease. How much of the giraffe population gets affected by these diseases during the wet season, and what are these diseases mortality rates?
How much of a difference did the variables affect the already affected giraffes compared to the rest of the population?
1
