Scientific Method Flashcards
1
Q
Define Hypothesis
A
educated guess based on observation
2
Q
Why is a control used in an experiment?
A
for comparison
3
Q
What is replicate?
A
repeat of the experiment
4
Q
what is Theory?
A
hypothesis that is backed up by number of experiment and is proven to be valid
5
Q
Define an experiment
A
test of hypothesis
6
Q
Where do scientists publish their results?
A
Scientific Journal
7
Q
Why do scientists repeat an experiment before publishing?
A
for more reliable results
8
Q
What is double blind testing?
A
neither the tester or the person being tested on know which one is the placebo and which is the real treatment
9
Q
How do scientists avoid bias?
A
- Large sample size
- Random selection
- Double-blind testing
