Science Section Traps Flashcards
What is the trap in understanding experimental design?
Confusing control groups with experimental groups or misinterpreting variables.
What is the trap in interpreting graphs?
Misreading the scales or axes, or failing to notice units of measurement.
What is the trap in understanding scientific hypotheses?
Mistaking hypotheses for conclusions or theories.
What is the trap in data interpretation?
Overlooking or misinterpreting variables that could affect the outcome.
What is the trap in answering questions about scientific terminology?
Confusing technical terms with their colloquial meanings.
What is the trap in identifying trends in experiments?
Misinterpreting the data as showing a trend when no significant pattern exists.
What is the trap in understanding experimental variables?
Failing to distinguish between independent and dependent variables.
What is the trap in interpreting research findings?
Overlooking the sample size or experimental limitations.
What is the trap with reading complex passages?
Missing key details due to complex or technical language.
What is the trap in comparing experimental results?
Misunderstanding the significance of outliers or anomalies in data.