Investigative Biology Flashcards
What is meant by the term negative result
The failure to show any effect in a scientific investigation
Are negative results a valid finding
Yes as long as the experiment was well designed
How can conflicting data or conclusions be resolved
Through careful evaluation or further experimentation
What is a null hypothesis
An important starting point in the scientific cycle which states that there is no link between the independent and dependent variable
Why are one-offs treated with caution
Because the result must be reproducible
What are the three main types of variables
Independent
Dependent
Confounding
What is the independent variable
The variable that is changed or controlled in the experiment to test its effects on the dependent variable
What is the dependent variable
The variable being tested and measured in a experiment to determine if changing the independent variable will have an effect
What is an aim when it comes to dependent and independent variables
To investigate the effect of the independent variable on the dependent variable
What is plagiarism
The practice of taking someone elses work and passing it off as your pwn
What is a citation
A reference to a particular piece of work given in the body of the text
What is a reference
The full reference to a piece of work found at the end of a scientific document
