Why would a political scientist wish to consult multiple sources of information on a topic?

Mr. mann's science students were experimenting with speed. they set up a 1 meter (100 cm) track. the students used balls instead of cars. the balls were different sizes and made of different materials. four at a time, students rolled balls around the track to see which had the fastest and slowest speeds. some of their data are shown in the table. which ball will take the longest to complete one lap around the track?

The civil war has been given many names: the war between the states, the war against northern aggression, the second american revolution, the lost cause, the war of the rebellion, the brothers' war, and the late unpleasantness. famous poet walt whitman called it the war of attempted secession. confederate general joseph johnston called it the war against the states. by whatever name, it was unquestionably the most important event in the life of the nation. which name do you feel best fits this war from the list above? maybe you have another name you think would be even better? give the name you feel fits this war best, and in a sentence or two, explain your reasoning.

Between 1518 and 1548, spanish conquistadores conquered most of the new world, motivated by the a) desire for scientific knowledge. b)  to urge to claim more territory for spain. c) belief that an all-water western route to the orient existed. d) desire to advance national glory, serve god, and seek personal wealth.