Understanding Science Essays
Bella2017
Week12Discussion-AnalyzeandEvaluateArguments.docxIn a Microsoft Word document, identify a question about something that happens in nature (e.g., our world, universe, etc.) that has not yet been fully explained, or that you would like to understand better. As an example (please do not use this example in your discussion), a person might consider the use and benefit of vitamin supplements. One school of thought indicates that such supplements are increasingly important for maintaining a healthy diet, while the other school of thought indicates by taking such supplements, you are doing little more than turning your urine yellow.
For example, using vitamin supplements, one might consider:
1. If vitamins are beneficial, then individuals who regularly take vitamin supplements will live longer.
2. If vitamin supplements are not beneficial, then individuals who regularly take vitamin supplements will not show a difference in how long they live compared to those who regularly take vitamin supplements.
(Keep in mind here, the example hypotheses make the assumption that vitamin supplements correspond to a longer life. This may or may not be accurate and should be further evaluated and refined accordingly. For example, perhaps vitamin supplements do not help you to live longer, but reduce the overall number of illnesses/diseases one experiences during his/her lifetime.)
Suggest empirical evidence that you might need in order to verify or refute the hypothesis.
