Tag Archives: Science

Discuss Do you find this to hold some truth or is science, as others try to maintain, an exercise in objectivity that transcends subjective or “local” social norms?

Godfrey-Smith discusses the “hard program” of the sociology of science, which, briefly, understands the popularity of certain kinds of scientific work to be directly linked to the particular social views of the society and community from which they originate. Godfrey-Smith sums this up by stating that “no one can hope to take a point of […]

Explain Is it possible to create a climate in which labor and management can together to accomplish a mutual goal?

Graded Icon Major Project – Essay Instructions: Please write a five (5) page essay Use only one (1) of the topics listed below. PLEASE SUPPORT YOUR ANSWER FOR THE TOPIC OF YOUR CHOICE WITH A MINIMUM OF 5 REFERENCES. Topic #1 – Is there a gap between nursing education and nursing practice? Please explain and […]

What prior knowledge and assumptions about the science topic in your article did you have before viewing this news story?

Description In 1-2 paragraphs, answer the following: Natural Science topic What question related to the topic in the news story you chose would you, assuming the role of a natural scientist, like to study? What prior knowledge and assumptions about the science topic in your article did you have before viewing this news story? In […]

What impact has your person’s contribution had on education? What is its significance?

Description Each student will choose an area within educational psychology, or an important person (researcher, theorist, etc.) related to the concepts and information that we have gone over in class (or please feel free to bring in topics or important people that we have not gone over as long as they are relevant to educational […]

Explain What is the role of social science research in criminal justice administration? How best can criminal justice researchers speak truth to power.

Description What role, if any, should empirical evidence play in criminal justice decision making and policy making? What role should politics play in the same processes? Do you agree or disagree with the judge’s ruling in this case study, and what are your arguments for the position you hold? What is the role of social […]

Discuss the fundamental principles of the philosophy of science and how it is relevant for biological science. Describe, using an example, how fallacies can be detrimental to the integrity of science.

Description This assignment is 2000 words. In 2 parts each part 1000 words! Part 1. Discuss the fundamental principles of the philosophy of science and how it is relevant for biological science. Describe, using an example, how fallacies can be detrimental to the integrity of science. (1000 words.) Part 2. Discuss how genetics can be […]

What impact (if any) does the commodity have on the environment?

Description “Commodity Stories” are methodological analyses that seek to uncover the diverse social, environmental, political, and economic relationships that underpin the production, distribution, and consumption of everyday items we purchase. In 2000 words or less, write a “food commodity story” that follows the journey of one particular food item from field (or sea) to plate. […]

Discuss When writing your review please also include some commentary on why certain elements of the review are included, i.e. what is the significance or impact of the work being reviewed?

When writing your review please also include some commentary on why certain elements of the review are included, i.e. what is the significance or impact of the work being reviewed? It is also expected that the review will be forward looking and identify areas for further exploration and/or research.