Why Science (GRADED 20 pts)

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Fortunately, many college students can list the 6 to 8  steps of the scientific method but do not know how to apply the scientific method to other things. That is, it is one thing to answer a test, another thing to live the experience. It is often very difficult to comprehend the parts of science. This is especially true when urban centers provide all things for individuals. However, individuals even in groups that are provided learn a group function. That is, they acquire a process to accomplish things. The process is trial and error which is the basis of science. Therein,   
● An argument can be made that in everyday life there is science. For example, a person may need to go from one place to another. 
● They have to start with a basic idea of what is the best path. This idea is the hypothesis. Not necessarily true but something testable.
● They must then travel and collect information about the journey. The information if charted is data.
The data can be used to make predictions about continuing the path daily or how a different path may be better. Ultimately-overtime by trial and error several paths are chosen, each one will have its own advantages, and there will now be choices; not one answer. 
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Therefore in a LAB course there may be more than one acceptable answer for a question but….that is based on the answers which must match the data presented. Meaning, it is not speculation. The path is decided by experience. 
A: The initial idea of; there is a path which will get to where I am going is a testable question. All science is based on this one criteria of being  testable.
B: Second, the path must be able to be taken by others in the future. Science must be repeatable.  
Therefore, if something is testable and repeatable then it is the realm of science. 
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Many things we encounter or rely on daily are science in principle and many are applied science. 
● A science principle is some idea which is science based and possible. 
● Applied science is the idea in action.
● The first is a hypothesis the second is the test/experiment
The method of experiential ideas, and data collection is what science essentially is. Therefore, many have been doing science for sometime. However, some will forget the basics and use speculation as science when they are missing the data. Simply, no evidence or data equals no science. It is a simple yet important distinction. 
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anthbio.LAB- 3.0. mckendricksj. Why Science (GRADED 20 pts)
________________________________________1. (2 pts) Describe an issue which is important to you and testable in science.
2. (2 pts) State why it is testable.
3. (2 pts) State what data will be collected.
4. (2 pts) State expected outcomes
5. ( 2 pts) Describe how this could be tested. 
6. (10 pts) In a separate answer/paragraph using information from this document lecture to describe why science may yield a better set of choices rather than speculation over the same idea.