Pregnant Women Who Take Folic Acid Have Babies with Lower Autism Risk Discussion

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Pregnant Women Who Take Folic Acid and Multivitamins Have Babies with Lower Autism Risk (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

Then answer all of the prompts using at least 4-5 sentences for each prompt in APA format with proper in-text citations. DO  NOT copy and paste from your article.  DO NOT use direct quotes. DO NOT  copy and paste the prompts as part of your answers. All content must be  in your own words (summarize/paraphrase and then cite).

Identify the claim the researchers or journalists are making. As  part of identifying the claim, include how the researchers have  operationally defined the concepts they are studying. For example, how  do researchers define a “healthy” relationship? Think about different  ways that the same concepts could be defined and measured, and how those  differences might affect research findings.

Evaluate the evidence that is cited to support the claim. What are the pros  and cons of the study as presented in the news source? The pros could  include that university scientists were involved, and the study was peer  reviewed. The cons could include that there were just seven  participants, with no random assignment and no control group. Make sure  to elaborate!

Consider alternative explanations for  the finding. What are some other reasons for the findings? What are some  factors that may have unintentionally affected the study?

Consider the source of the research or claim. Where in the news  story does it indicate that it’s based on research. Include names and  institutions of researchers and a mention of a published study. Discuss  the flaws of sources that don’t point to science, and may instead be  trying to sell something or support an argument that is not evidence  based.

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http://www.apa.org/ed/precollege/ptn/2015/12/think-like-scientist.aspx (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

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