CROFT Flashcards
1
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What is a controlled experiment?
A
An experiment or observation designed to minimise the effects of variables other than the independent variable
The control allows for standardisation of methods and replication by other researchers to test reliability.
2
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What does it mean for results to be reliable?
A
Obtaining consistent results aimed at answering the same scientific method
Each result should have its own data.
3
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Define objective in scientific research.
A
As factual as possible without bias, opposite of subjective
4
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What does it mean for a hypothesis to be falsifiable?
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Able to be proven false
5
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What is the definition of testable in scientific terms?
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Capable of being tested scientifically