Studying People Scientifically

Study Guide

Memorize the steps to Scientific Inquiry

Know the following terms:

placebo                trade-off                clinical trial

manipulating variable                          responding variable

qualitative observations                      quantitative observations

simulate                                             ethical

Activities:

Why is necessary to hold variables constant in an activity other than the one you are testing?

Identify at least 2 variables that you held constant in the DATA TOSS activity.

Matters of Life and Death video clips:

Diabetes/Insulin

If the research for insulin had been done today, would the research be approved? Support your opinion.

Do you think animals should be used in research? Support your opinion

Pellagra

Be prepared to write 2 paragraphs that describe the steps to scientific inquiry and how Dr. Goldberger either followed or did not follow these steps.  Be specific.  You must give examples!!