In order for Group Polarization to work, one must have an opinion on a given topic, to begin with.

Which one of the following statement is TRUE:

Group Polarization may be due to the comparisons we constantly make with those around us.

True or False? You will be required to reply to your peers in Discussion posts in each module. See the Syllabus for more help.

What is the likely time commitment per week needed to do well for this class? See Student Expectations in the Syllabus for more help.

True or False: Failure to attend an In-Person/Mixed-Mode course OR access the online course and submit an assignment during the first week of class will result in your instructor dropping you as a “No-Show” student. See the Syllabus for more help. 

True or False: The best way to reach your professor is either onsite or through the Canvas email function. 

Identifying Scientific Questions Researchers investigated how varying nitrogen fertilizer levels affect the dry mass accumulation of rice plants during a growing season. They grew plants under different nitrogen concentrations and measured total dry mass at harvest. Question What is the main scientific question addressed by this study?

Formulating a New Hypothesis  Studies on drought-tolerant plants have found that certain species increase their root-to-shoot ratio during drought stress, allowing better water uptake. Question Based on this information, which of the following would be a logical next hypothesis for future research?

Bias An agricultural company developed a new growth supplement and conducted an internal experiment to assess its effectiveness. Company-employed researchers grew corn plants with the supplement in one greenhouse and untreated plants in a different greenhouse. They measured plant height and yield and reported that the supplement significantly improved plant growth. QuestionWhich of the following best identifies a potential source of bias in this study?