Question

Match each statement to the type of behavior it describes.

Answer 1

Answer:

RESPONSIBLE:

1. Joanna aims to develop a  scientific product that will  improve people's lives.

2. Alisha uses credible research  to publish a report about the  negative effects of getting  insufficient sleep.

IRRESPONSIBLE:

1. Henry was selective in  his use of data; he used  only the data that supported his hypothesis.

2. Kevin combined data from  two unrelated experiments  in an effort to impress his  instructor.

Answer 2

Answer:

• Henry was selective in  his use of data; he used  only the data that  supported his hypothesis. Irresponsible.
• Joanna aims to develop a  scientific product that will  improve people's lives. Responsible.
• Kevin combined data from  two unrelated experiments  in an effort to impress his  instructor. Irresponsible.
• Alisha uses credible research  to publish a report about the  negative effects of getting  insufficient sleep. Responsible.

Explanation:

It is irresponsible for Henry to use only data that supports his hypothesis. To prove that a hypothesis is true, data that can bring the hypothesis down has to be used too.

Joanna is doing a very responsible action by trying to develop a product that can help and improve society.

Trying to impress your instructor by combining two unrelated experiments, is an irresponsible act because you are not researching or formulating a hypothesis to help the society you are doing it for the wrongs reasons and it is not helping anyone.

Using credible research to publish a report is a responsible action because the information is accurate and reliable.