Scientific Method 3.1(a) Flashcards
1
Q
What are the steps in the scientific cycle?
A
Observation; construction of a testable hypothesis; experimental design; gathering, recording, and analysis of data; evaluation of results and conclusions; the formation of a revised hypothesis where necessary
2
Q
What does the null hypothesis propose?
A
That there will be no statistically significant effect as a result of the experiment treatment
3
Q
What happens if there is evidence for an effect that is unlikely due to chance?
A
The null hypothesis is rejected
4
Q
When do scientific ideas become accepted?
A
Once they have been checked independently
