Within this section, the learner will have access to several resources and learning aids to assist them in their understanding of the application content.
Discover how an early scientist found the answer to the cause of a disease outbreak.
Watch this video to learn how you might already be using the scientific method every day!
Learn how to write a strong hypothesis in this video!
Practice identifying independent and dependent variables in this Mythbusters interactive experiment!
Review independent, dependent, and controlled variables in this song about variables!
Use the traditional mentos and diet coke experiment to understand how a conclusion is formed using the scientific method.
Begin this interaction by clicking the link below and waiting for the game window to open up- Once open click the green arrow in the bottom right corner to begin the game
- Answer the questions that appear on the screen, once answered press NEXT in the bottom corner
- With every correct answer you will get to play the matching game hidden beneath the question, click and drag any of the vegetables to make a row of three or more
- Once you’ve used all your moves the next question will appear go through all the questions trying to reach the highest score from the game.
Click on the link below to test your knowledge about Scientific Methods.
Scientific Methods Knowledge Check Game
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Clinical Trials are medical or health-related research studies done in humans or animals (if the study is a veterinary study). Watch this video to learn more.
This video provides a thorough overview of what clinical trials are and how they work.
Begin this interaction by clicking the link below and waiting for the game window to open up- Once open click the green arrow in the middle of the screen to begin the game
- Answer the question that follows by clicking on the best answer below the question
- Correctly answering a question will put a helmet on the field. Click the green Next button in the bottom right side of the screen to move on to the next question
- Continue answering questions until all questions have been answered.
Click on the link below to test your knowledge about Clinical Trials Explained and Costs.
Clinical Trials Explained and Costs Knowledge Check Game
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In this video, you will learn about some myths regarding animal research.
In this video, you will learn what happens in each phase of a clinical trial.
Begin this interaction by clicking the link below and waiting for the game window to open up- Once open click the green arrow in the bottom right corner to begin the game
- Click the ADD MEMBER button the start building the band, then choose one of the three creatures that appears on the screen
- Answer the question that follows, with every correct answer another band member will be added to the screen, the members are then able to be moved around the area by clicking and dragging them
- Collect all the members by answering all the questions with correct responses the game ends when all questions have been answered
Click on the link below to test your knowledge about Phases of Clinical Trials.
Phases of Clinical Trials Knowledge Check Game
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Watch this video to learn the difference between reliability and validity!
In this video, you will learn more about the placebo effect!
In this video, you will learn about single blind studies and double blind studies.
Randomization is the process by which patients are assigned a group for the Clinical Trial. Groups are assigned randomly, not purposefully. Some groups will receive the new treatment, some may receive an already approved treatment, and some may receive a placebo. If one treatment is found to be more effective, the trial is stopped so that the fewest patients possible receive the less beneficial treatment.
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- Overview
- Essential Knowledge: Scientific Methods
- Essential Knowledge: Clinical Trials Explained
- Essential Knowledge: Phases of Clinical Trials
- Essential Knowledge: Research Concepts
- Essential Knowledge: Costs of Clinical Trials
- Essential Knowledge: Clinical Trials Case Study
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- Meet a Scientist
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- Real Science Review
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