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Research Question: why do some Canadians (61%) believe that Earth is getting warmer partly or mostly because of human activities while others do not (39%)71 Theory: Coastal areas are the most impacted by climate change. For example, island countries like the Solomon Islands has lost valuable land and small islands due to rising oceanic levels. Tropical storms and hurricanes have recently devastated the Caribbean and the southeast coast line in the United States. Many climate scientists have noted that these worsening weather patterns may be linked to climate change. Susan, a social scientist, believes that geographic location influences whether or not a person believes that the Earth is getting warmer due to human activities. Specifically, individuals who live in or near areas that are negatively impacted by global warming are more likely to believe that climate change is caused by humans. 1. 2. 3. Hypothesis (3 points): Dependent Variable (2 points): Independent Variable (2 points):

Answer 1

Hypothesis
H_0: Geographic Location does not influences a person belives that the Earth is getting warmer due to human activities

H_0: Geographic Location does influences a person belives that the Earth is getting warmer due to human activities

Dependent Variable - Belief that the Earth is getting warmer due to human activities.

Independent Variable - Geographic location of a person.