Requirements : Knowledgable of earth science . Please cite and rprovide references, use refereences. Answer each question that is provide . Use good educational examples and support answers with clear stamements that support your answer . Use Resources!!!
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The Scientific Method and Good Science
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 "good" science as opposed to haphazard or incomplete "bad" 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's 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.
To prepare for this Discussion:
Review the scientific method and information about what makes good science on pages 10-13 of the course text, The Good Earth.
Also review the following websites from the Learning Resources:
How the Scientific Method Works
What Is Inquiry?
With these thoughts in mind:
Your own explanation of the role and importance of critical thinking and of using the scientific method-both 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:
Describe whether the process you followed was either inductive or deductive.
Identify your observations and hypotheses.
Be sure to support your ideas by connecting them to the week's Learning Resources, or something you have read, heard, seen, or experienced.
McConnell, D., & Steer, D. (2015). The good earth: Introduction to earth science (3rd ed.). Boston, MA: McGraw-Hill.
Chapter 1, "Introduction to Earth Science" (pp. 3-24)
What is earth science and why should you study it? To better understand the world around you and the changes that lie ahead for the planet, it is essential to know about the processes that have formed the Earth. This chapter provides a brief overview of earth science and introduces the scientific method.
Institute for Inquiry. (2015). What is inquiry? Retrieved from
https://www.exploratorium.edu/ifi-archive/about/philosophy.html
Inquiry is a means for science, but is not the same as the scientific method. Explore this site to find out more about inquiry and how it applies to science.
Harris, W. (2015). How the scientific method works. How Stuff Works: Science. Retrieved fromhttps://science.howstuffworks.com/innovation/scientific-experiments/scientific-method.htm