- Consider the following:
A pharmaceutical company has developed a new weight loss drugfor women. Preliminary tests show that the drug seems to be fairlyeffective in about 75% of test subjects. The drug company thinksthat the drug might be most effective in overweight women, but theyare unsure to whom they should market the product.
- Use the scientific method to address the pharmaceuticalcompany’s needs:
- In Data Table 1, state a researchquestion.
- Conduct online research on “Body Mass Index” categories. Recordpertinent information in Data Table 1.
- Construct a testable hypothesis and record the hypothesis inData Table 1.
- Design an experiment to test the hypothesis. Be as specific aspossible in describing what will be observed or measured. Recordyour study design in Data Table 1.
Data Table 1 Below:
Weight loss study | 1) Ask a question | |
2) Research what is already known | |
3) Create a hypothesis | |
4) Test the hypothesis | |
