Jam Benneth Wong

Julie Anne Reyes

Krystel Angelica King Oliver

Clamille Llenado

Romi Necq Abuel

Agnes Lazo
Social Science Garbology

1 cheese burger wrap, 2 bottles of mineral water, A box of doughnuts, 2 bottles of

sprite, Ziploc, 2 kitchen towels, 3 bottles of beer, Gourmet bag, A box of cheese.
1. How many people in household?
There are at most 3 people.
2. Describe household in terms of age, gender, educational attainment,
economic status, general health.
Age: 45-50; 16-18; 8-10
Gender: All Males
Educational attainment: College graduate; High school graduate; Still in grade
school
Economic Status: Generally stable; Upper middle class family
General health: The 2 younger boys seem to have an okay health (not
remarkable), but the fathers health is deteriorating.
3. General description of members
The father is a college graduate with above average monthly salary, the
eldest son is a high school graduate who is probably in college and the youngest
son is still in grade school. They live in a condominium unit. Their economic
status is generally stable and the fathers earnings are enough for them. Both of
the sons are remarkably healthy while the father may have deteriorating health
due to unhealthy drinking.
B.
1. Processes done to come up with answers
Deductive Reasoning: From the data gathered (garbage per day), we can deduce
who eats what, which is used, etc using our own (human) knowledge and
experience.
Theres also common sense involved.
2. Similarities and Differences
Similarities: A hypothesis was formulated from the given set of data then testing
of the hypothesis based on relative experiences and common knowledge was
performed to prove its truth until a conclusion can be drawn from it.
(garbage>possibilities>scenarios>decision)
Differences: Considerably INFORMAL compared to the scientific method.

3. Limitations of process in answering in A

No confirmation of your guess without seeing the members of the household.
No other data gathering done.
Surveys can help you for example have an idea of their economic status or the
number of people living, NSO, etc