Read/review the following resources for this activity:
- Textbook: Chapter 7
- File: Week 4 Worksheet (in Course Document
- Link (video): Scientific Variables
Introduction
This assignment is designed to have you identify the components of a scientific experiment. If you are having some trouble identifying the variables in the worksheet, have a look at the video link above.
Activity Instructions
Download the week 4 worksheet from the Course Document folder. Create another separate Word document with “week 4 worksheet” as the title and include your last name. Then, answer the questions in the worksheet in the separate document. Make sure you number your answers so they can be matched up with the correct questions.
Writing Requirements (APA format)
- Complete the provided worksheet
- Your work should be uploaded in a separate Word document
- 1-inch margins
- Double spaced
- 12-point Times New Roman font
Grading and Assessment
- This assignment will be graded based upon how well you answered the questions in the worksheet. Also, the correctness of the provided answers will affect the grading as well.
Course Learning Outcome(s): 1, 2, 3, 5, 7
1. Understand the language of research.
2. Evaluate the validity of how concepts are measured
3. Understand and apply the scientific method to answering research questions.
5. Develop verbal and written communication skills
7. Critically evaluate research, being able to differentiate shoddy research from good research
