questions about Scientific method

answer attached questions – no word count or format required, just good solid answers

“The Scientific Method” Please respond to the following:

Note: Online students, please select one of the two subjects to discuss.

· Describe each step of the scientific method. Assess the role of reproducibility, collaboration, and peer review as part of scientific inquiry.

· From the first e-Activity, choose one example of a recent scientific claim that you believe may or may not stand up to scientific testing. Include an analysis of why the claim is or is not testable and valid. Propose suggestions for improving the credibility of the claim.

e-activity

Use the Internet to research articles on a recent scientific claim that you believe may or may not stand up to scientific testing. Be prepared to discuss. 

· Watch the video titled “Launchpad: Methane on Mars” (5 min 40 sec). Be prepared to discuss. Video Source: NASA e-Clip (2009, October 21). Launchpad: Methane on Mars [Video file]. Retrieved from

http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/nasaeclips/launchpad/exploration.html

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