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Select ONE forensic sciences method (DNA, bite-marks, hair analysis, arson investigations) and explain it in detail. Then, find research that discusses its accuracy. Are there studies that support it? Are there studies that question its efficacy? You may even want to mention a specific case where it was used successfully or unsuccessfully.
Select ONE forensic sciences method (DNA, bite-marks, hair analysis, arson investigations) and explain it in detail. Then, find research that discusses its accuracy. Are there studies that support it? Are there studies that question its efficacy? You may even want to mention a specific case where it was used successfully or unsuccessfully.
Select ONE forensic sciences method (DNA, bite-marks, hair analysis, arson investigations) and explain it in detail. Then, find research that discusses its accuracy. Are there studies that support it? Are there studies that question its efficacy? You may even want to mention a specific case where it was used successfully or unsuccessfully.
Select ONE forensic sciences method (DNA, bite-marks, hair analysis, arson investigations) and explain it in detail. Then, find research that discusses its accuracy. Are there studies that support it? Are there studies that question its efficacy? You may even want to mention a specific case where it was used successfully or unsuccessfully.
Science can be defined as a systematic approach to acquiring knowledge. Science is based upon facts and evidence rather than beliefs or superstitions. To understand Biology and science, you must first examine how scientific knowledge is obtained. Science is a process that involves several steps. Read the description of the steps involved in the scientific method in the text paying close attention to the steps outlined in Section 1.3. Then pick one of the examples below and describe the steps of the scientific method you would use to test the question or find the solution to the problem. In other words, please design a virtual experiment (using the steps of the scientific prediction, experiment/test, controls, results, conclusions).
Will chilling an onion before cutting it keep you from crying?
If you shake up different kinds or brands of soft drinks (e.g., carbonated), will they all spew the same amount?
Do all breakfast cereals that say they have 100% of the U.S. recommended daily allowance (RDA) for iron really have the same amount?
Are all potato chips equally greasy (you can crush them to get uniform samples and look at the diameter of a grease spot on brown paper)? Is greasiness different if different oils are used (e.g., peanut versus soybean)?
Does eating breakfast have an effect on school performance?
Do the same types of mold grow on all types of bread?
Does increasing the ethylene concentration ripen fruit more quickly?
Can you use a household water filter to remove flavor or color from other liquids?
Does the power of a microwave affect how well it makes popcorn?
Can you tell/taste the difference between ground beef, chuck, and round after they have been cooked?
Research project, should talk about the main aspects of air pollution, including definition, facts, causes, effects and ways to reduce it.
Scenario: The country of Perelandra has recently begun enriching uranium for what it claims are peaceful purposes. Perelandra has tenuous relations with its regional neighbor, Narnia. Newly acquired, reliable MASINT has indicated that Perelandra is likely enriching uranium at a level that suggests their capability to construct nuclear weapons. Narnia has publicly stated that if it receives evidence suggesting that Perelandra is building nuclear weapons, it will launch an attack.
After reading this scenario You must choose to argue that Perelandra is enriching uranium for non-peaceful purposes or argue that it is merely manufacturing nuclear power for peaceful purposes. Explain your argument to support your position and reasoning.
In chapter 17, we read about how the mapping of the human genome in science has led to some questions about race and ancestry. Review the video interview with Prof. Alondra Nelson about her research on genetic testing. Alondra Nelson’s interview on genetic testing and race explains the difficulties individuals encounter when trying to navigate the costs and benefits of finding out who they are and where they are from. In your journal describe at least one way in which genetic testing is complicated for African Americans. Then reflect on how and in which ways the new research into genetics force us to reconsider the question of race as a social construct. Then consider Prof. Alondra’s discussion on the complexities of genetic testing in the African American community and think about how these complexities might apply, or not, to another ethic group. For instance, consider your own ethnic heritage and how you may or may not get accurate information from genetic testing. Would you suggest that there be warning labels on commercially available genetic tests?
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Using the Myers-Brigg Type Indicator, identify a personality trait that helps you communicate with others, and a personality trait that hinders your communication. You can use the same trait if you want. If you don’t know your MBTI type use the link here: http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/jtypes2.asp
Purpose of this discussion: To try out a common tool that is frequently used to evaluate personality traits. The best use of these types of tools is to identify your own strengths and opportunities. Being able to apply the results to identify what helps and hinders your communication is a way to use this tool proactively in interpersonal communication. Sharing these observations and reflections with others offers additional insights into your own experience and learning.
Criteria for success: Full credit given if you identify your MBTI trait and apply it to your communication skills.
Using the Myers-Brigg Type Indicator, identify a personality trait that helps you communicate with others, and a personality trait that hinders your communication. You can use the same trait if you want. If you don’t know your MBTI type use the link here: http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/jtypes2.asp
Purpose of this discussion: To try out a common tool that is frequently used to evaluate personality traits. The best use of these types of tools is to identify your own strengths and opportunities. Being able to apply the results to identify what helps and hinders your communication is a way to use this tool proactively in interpersonal communication. Sharing these observations and reflections with others offers additional insights into your own experience and learning.
Criteria for success: Full credit given if you identify your MBTI trait and apply it to your communication skills.