Read the study below, keeping in mind our three main tips for “reading with purpose”. After you’ve read the passage, try and answer the three questions: Reading with Purpose 3 Main Questions: Which groups are being compared? Which metrics (characteristics/properties) of the groups are being compared? Is this an observational study or an experimental study? […]
Reading with Purpose When you finish a novel that ends on a cliffhanger where the main character is stranded on a sinking boat, your reason for wanting to read the sequel is simple. You want to know what is going to happen to your favorite protagonist! Similarly, when you start reading a science passage, it
One of the most important things to evaluate when reading a science passage is to determine whether the data being discussed comes from an observational study or an experimental study. Observational Studies An observational study is quite simple. You are simply observing and recording something you are interested in, without manipulating (changing) anything. One way to think about observational
Thinking About Groups Every day, we make thousands of observations about the world and our surroundings. You notice that your favorite bubble gum from Brand A is usually much sweeter than the one from Brand B. You talk to your friends about how this year’s incoming freshman class seems taller than the previous class. You
