Using Relevant Evidence to Make Trade Offs

Today in class we spent a good deal of time analyzing Dr. Goldberger's investigation of Pellagra. Writing an analysis of a scientific investigation is quite difficult; you need to be able to identify key evidence with the appropriate number of facts, data, and observation.  We practiced recognizing relevant evidence in class.  For homework, use relevant evidence and identify trade offs to support your opinion on the question below.  Remember that a trade off is giving up something in order to gain something.  Before any decision is made, you need to look at the trade offs and make sure it's all worth it.  Use the trade off rubric (same as the one in your journal) as a guide to answer the following question:

To investigate his hypothesis, Dr.Goldberger had prisoners volunteer to be fed a poor diet; as a result 7 out of 11 of the prisoners developed Pellagra.  What do you think about Dr. Goldberger's decision to experiment on people?  Support your answer with evidence and identify the trade-offs of your decision. 

 Make sure you write this on a GoogleDoc

Hint: To write a complete answer, first give an explanation of the experiment and state your opinion. Provide two or more pieces of evidence that support your opinion.  Then consider all sides of the issue and identify the trade-offs of your decision.