the scientific method Flashcards
1
Q
explain the term hypothesis
A
educated guess based on observation
2
Q
what is the function of a control
A
to act as a comparison to the test
3
Q
where might the horicultrists first publish the results of their research
A
scientific journal
4
Q
give two limitations of the scientific method
A
bias
human error
5
Q
what is the purpose ion carrying out an experiment
A
to test the hypothesis
6
Q
why is a control normally used when carrying out an experiment
A
provide a comparison
7
Q
explain what is meant by double blind testing
A
the tester or the subject knows who gets the drug
8
Q
give two other features off a good expiemental design
A
;large sample size
a control
9
Q
why is it important that scientists publish the results of their research
A
for peer review
