Define the terms below in your own words.

Assignment–Scientific Inquiries in Nutrition

 

Many important findings about nutrients have been made through scientific research. The scientific process involves making observations, developing hypotheses (predictions) about observations, testing hypotheses through experiments, evaluating results, and drawing conclusions based on evidence. For this assignment, you will read How Science Works and the The Science Learning Center then address the items below.

 

Cite all sources in a standard citation format (APA, MLA, other). Cited sources are worth 10 points.

 

Spelling, grammar, and punctuation are worth 5 points.

 

Answers must be in your own words. Be sure to use college-level paraphrasing skills. To learn more about paraphrasing, see this link: https://www.umgc.edu/current-students/learning-resources/writing-center/online-guide-to-writing/tutorial/chapter5/ch5-10.html

 

(A) Define the terms below in your own words. (5 points)

 

Hypothesis

Independent variable and Dependent variable

Controlled (control) variable

Randomized trial

Double-blind study