Characteristics of Good Science
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What is a fundamental characteristic of good science?

  • Self-correcting and evidence-based (correct)
  • Only relying on a single experiment
  • Based on personal beliefs and opinions
  • Dependent on complex and convoluted explanations
  • What is the primary difference between accuracy and precision?

  • Accuracy is the result of a single measurement, while precision is the result of multiple measurements
  • Accuracy is the reproducibility of multiple measurements, while precision is the closeness to the true value (correct)
  • Accuracy is the simplicity of an explanation, while precision is the complexity of an explanation
  • Accuracy is the closeness to the true value, while precision is the distance from the true value
  • What is the principle behind the idea of parsimonious explanations in science?

  • The idea that only the most complicated explanations are correct
  • The idea that more complex explanations are always better
  • The idea that all hypotheses are equally valid
  • The idea that simpler explanations are often preferred (correct)
  • Why is reproducibility important in scientific research?

    <p>To demonstrate that the results are not a one-off</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of eliminating bias in scientific research?

    <p>To eliminate any personal opinions or beliefs</p> Signup and view all the answers

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