Expert answer:Applications of the Scientific Method

Solved by verified expert:Assignment 1: Applications of the Scientific MethodThe scientific method is useful in problem solving and decision-making in a wide variety of fields. In this assignment, you will demonstrate how to use the scientific method to make decisions and solve problems in your field of study or everyday life.Identify a specific problem often faced in your field of study or everyday life. Research your problem and assess your data / research. Examples of such problems could be:BusinessDeveloping a new product that is superior to competitor’s brands; orEstablishing a price for a new product using the law of supply and demand;Information Systems and TechnologyThe use of personal electronic devices for work purpose, orDetermining in the most cost-effective computer for your business;Criminal JusticeThe reliability of eyewitness testimony, orDetermining what evidence reveals to you about a crime;Everyday LifeSelecting a particular brand of detergent, orDetermining the most cost-efficient transportation / route for your commute.Write a three to five (3-5) page paper in which you:Explain the scientific method and describe the overall manner in which you would apply it in your field of study or everyday life.Propose one (1) testable hypothesis to explain / solve the problem you have selected. State the expected outcomes of your actions and include criteria for determining whether or not these actions would succeed. Note: Your hypothesis should be stated very precisely.Describe the main actions that you intend to put into place to test the hypothesis that you proposed in Question 2. Describe the way in which you would evaluate the success of your program. Include the results that you would deem as a success and the results that would be considered a failure.Discuss the wisdom behind the strategy you would use to test the hypothesis from Question 3, and describe the additional steps you might take, depending on the results of your test. Note: These additional steps might be to revise your original hypothesis (if the results were unsatisfactory) or to propose new hypotheses. The goal is to continuously improve your understanding of the factors influencing your outcomes, to be able to achieve greater results over time. Use at least two (2) quality resources / references in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and personal blogs do not qualify as quality resources.Your report must follow these formatting requirements:Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:Apply concepts in physical sciences to evaluate current trends and issues in the modern world.Describe the physical processes influencing climate and weather. Use technology and information resources to research issues in physical sciences.Write clearly and concisely about physical sciences using proper writing mechanics.
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Assignment 1: Applications of the Scientific Method
Meets
Minimum
Expectations
Criteria
Unacceptable
Below 60% F
60-69% D
70-79% C
80-89% B
90-100% A
1. Explain
the scientific
method and
describe the
overall
manner in
which you
would apply
it in your
field of
study or
everyday
life.
Did not submit
or incompletely
explained the
scientific
method and did
not submit or
incompletely
described the
overall manner
in which you
would apply it in
your field of
study or
everyday life.
Insufficiently
explained the
scientific
method and
insufficiently
described the
overall manner
in which you
would apply it
in your field of
study or
everyday life.
Partially
explained the
scientific method
and partially
described the
overall manner in
which you would
apply it in your
field of study or
everyday life.
Satisfactorily
explained the
scientific
method and
satisfactorily
described the
overall
manner in
which you
would apply it
in your field
of study or
everyday life.
Thoroughly
explained the
scientific
method and
thoroughly
described the
overall
manner in
which you
would apply it
in your field
of study or
everyday life.
2. Propose
one (1)
testable
hypothesis
to explain /
solve the
problem
you have
selected.
State the
expected
outcomes
of your
actions and
include
criteria for
determining
whether or
not these
actions
would
succeed.
Weight:
20%
Did not submit
or incompletely
proposed one
(1) testable
hypothesis to
explain / solve
the problem you
have selected.
Did not submit
or incompletely
stated the
expected
outcomes of
your actions
and did not
submit or
incompletely
included criteria
for determining
whether or not
these actions
would succeed.
Insufficiently
proposed one
(1) testable
hypothesis to
explain / solve
the problem
you have
selected.
Insufficiently
stated the
expected
outcomes of
your actions
and
insufficiently
included
criteria for
determining
whether or not
these actions
would succeed.
Partially
proposed one (1)
testable
hypothesis to
explain / solve
the problem you
have selected.
Partially stated
the expected
outcomes of your
actions and
partially included
criteria for
determining
whether or not
these actions
would succeed.
Satisfactorily
proposed one
(1) testable
hypothesis to
explain /
solve the
problem you
have
selected.
Satisfactorily
stated the
expected
outcomes of
your actions
and
satisfactorily
included
criteria for
determining
whether or
not these
actions would
succeed.
Thoroughly
proposed one
(1) testable
hypothesis to
explain /
solve the
problem you
have
selected.
Thoroughly
stated the
expected
outcomes of
your actions
and
thoroughly
included
criteria for
determining
whether or
not these
actions would
succeed.
3. Describe
the main
actions that
you intend
to put into
place to
test the
hypothesis
Did not submit
or incompletely
described the
main actions
that you
intended to put
into place to
test the
Insufficiently
described the
main actions
that you
intended to put
into place to
test the
hypothesis that
Partially
described the
main actions that
you intended to
put into place to
test the
hypothesis that
was proposed in
Satisfactorily
described the
main actions
that you
intended to
put into place
to test the
hypothesis
Thoroughly
described the
main actions
that you
intended to
put into place
to test the
hypothesis
Fair
Proficient
Exemplary
Weight:
20%
that you
proposed in
Question 2.
Describe
the way in
which you
would
evaluate
the
success of
your
program.
Include the
results that
you would
deem as a
success
and the
results that
would be
considered
a failure.
Weight:
25%
4. Discuss
the wisdom
behind the
strategy you
would use to
test the
hypothesis
from
Question 3,
and describe
the
additional
steps you
might take
depending
on the
results of
your test.
Weight:
10%
5. Writing /
Support for
ideas
Weight: 5%
6. Writing /
Grammar
and
mechanics
5%
7. Writing
and
Information
Literacy /
hypothesis that
you proposed in
Question 2. Did
not submit or
incompletely
described the
way in which
you would
evaluate the
success of you
program. Did
not submit or
incompletely
included the
results that you
would deem as
e a success and
the results that
would be
considered a
failure.
was proposed
in Question 2.
Insufficiently
described the
way in which
you would
evaluate the
success of
your program.
Insufficiently
included the
results that you
would deem as
a success and
the results that
would be
considered a
failure.
Question 2.
Partially
described the
way in which you
would evaluate
the success of
your program.
Partially included
the results that
you would deem
as a success and
the results that
would be
considered a
failure.
that was
proposed in
Question 2.
Satisfactorily
described the
way in which
you would
evaluate the
success of
your
program.
Satisfactorily
included the
results that
you would
deem as a
success and
the results
that would be
considered a
failure.
that was
proposed in
Question 2.
Thoroughly
described the
way in which
you would
evaluate the
success of
your
program.
Thoroughly
included the
results that
you would
deem as a
success and
the results
that would be
considered a
failure.
Did not submit
or incompletely
discussed the
wisdom behind
the strategy you
would use to
test the
hypothesis from
Question 3, and
did not submit
or incompletely
described the
additional steps
you might take
depending on
the results of
their test.
Insufficiently
discussed the
wisdom behind
the strategy
you would use
to test the
hypothesis
from Question
3, and
insufficiently
described the
additional
steps you
might take
depending on
the results of
their test.
Partially
discussed the
wisdom behind
the strategy you
would use to test
the hypothesis
from Question 3,
and partially
described the
additional steps
you might take
depending on
the results of
their test.
Satisfactorily
discussed the
wisdom
behind the
strategy you
would use to
test the
hypothesis
from
Question 3,
and
satisfactorily
described the
additional
steps you
might take
depending on
the results of
their test.
Thoroughly
discussed the
wisdom
behind the
strategy you
would use to
test the
hypothesis
from
Question 3,
and
thoroughly
described the
additional
steps you
might take
depending on
the results of
their test.
Never uses
reasons and
evidence that
logically support
ideas.
Rarely uses
reasons and
evidence that
logically
support ideas.
Partially uses
reasons and
evidence that
logically support
ideas.
Serious and
persistent errors
in grammar,
spelling, and
punctuation.
Numerous
errors in
grammar,
spelling, and
punctuation.
Partially free of
errors in
grammar,
spelling, and
punctuation.
Mostly uses
reasons and
evidence that
logically
support
ideas.
Mostly free of
errors in
grammar,
spelling, and
punctuation.
Consistently
uses reasons
and evidence
that logically
support
ideas.
Free of errors
in grammar,
spelling, and
punctuation.
Serious errors
in the
integration of
sources, such
Sources are
rarely
integrated
using effective
Sources are
partially
integrated using
effective
Sources are
mostly
integrated
using
Sources are
consistently
integrated
using
Integration
of Sources
Weight: 5%
8.
Information
Literacy /
Crediting
Sources in
APA
Weight: 5%
9.
Information
Literacy /
Research
Weight: 5%
as intentional or
accidental
plagiarism or
failure to use intext citations.
techniques of
quoting,
paraphrasing,
and
summarizing,
using in-text
citations.
techniques of
quoting,
paraphrasing,
and
summarizing,
using in-text
citations.
Lack of citations
and / or lack of
reference
section and / or
citations don’t
correspond to
listed
references.
Major other
APA formatting
issues.
In-text citations
and references
are given, but
not in APA
format. Several
other APA
formatting
issues.
Partially shows
correct (or
approximately
correct) use of
in-text citations,
with matching
references using
APA format.
Some other APA
formatting
issues.
Quantity and /
or quality of
sources are
unacceptable.
Too few
references and
/ or references
are of poor
quality.
Number of
sources is less
than expected (< 2) and / or the quality of sources is questionable. effective techniques of quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing, using in-text citations. Mostly shows correct use of in-text citations with matching references using APA format. Mostly no other APA formatting issues. Number of sources is sufficient (at least 2) and the quality of sources is mostly good. effective techniques of quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing, using in-text citations. Consistently shows correct use of In-text citations with matching references using APA format. No major other APA formatting issues. Number of sources is sufficient (at least 2) and the quality of sources is good. ... Purchase answer to see full attachment

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