Apply your understanding to identify the scientific method and nature of the inquiry. Respond to the following:
– How do you know what you know about social and security issues? How can you really know what is real? Please explain this with your own examples, decision-making strategies, or judging methods.
– What do you think about the role of tradition and authority in the nature of inquiry? Your instructor describes tradition and authority as “double-edged swords.” Do you agree with the statement? Why or why not?
– Watch the two studies about guns and race. What do you think about these issues in general? What’s the source of your thoughts (authority, tradition, common sense, etc.)? Identify the scientific methods done by Dr. Faber and Dr. Shapira. Do you find their scientific methods are good for finding out “real” or “true”? What could be the other scientific methods to examine these research topics?
