Science Section Traps Flashcards

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What is the trap in understanding experimental design?

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Confusing control groups with experimental groups or misinterpreting variables.

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What is the trap in interpreting graphs?

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Misreading the scales or axes, or failing to notice units of measurement.

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What is the trap in understanding scientific hypotheses?

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Mistaking hypotheses for conclusions or theories.

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What is the trap in data interpretation?

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Overlooking or misinterpreting variables that could affect the outcome.

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What is the trap in answering questions about scientific terminology?

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Confusing technical terms with their colloquial meanings.

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What is the trap in identifying trends in experiments?

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Misinterpreting the data as showing a trend when no significant pattern exists.

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What is the trap in understanding experimental variables?

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Failing to distinguish between independent and dependent variables.

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What is the trap in interpreting research findings?

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Overlooking the sample size or experimental limitations.

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What is the trap with reading complex passages?

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Missing key details due to complex or technical language.

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What is the trap in comparing experimental results?

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Misunderstanding the significance of outliers or anomalies in data.

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