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What is a key step in the scientific method as per the text?
What is a key step in the scientific method as per the text?
- Ignoring data that does not support your hypothesis
- Observing and asking questions (correct)
- Writing conclusions first
- Conducting experiments only
In the context of experimental design, what is the purpose of a control group?
In the context of experimental design, what is the purpose of a control group?
- To ensure a biased outcome
- To exclude data outliers
- To compare results with the experimental group (correct)
- To manipulate variables
Why is it important to formulate hypotheses before conducting experiments?
Why is it important to formulate hypotheses before conducting experiments?
- To establish a basis for experimentation (correct)
- To speed up the scientific process
- To avoid collecting data
- To make observations more difficult
What is a common error when interpreting experimental data?
What is a common error when interpreting experimental data?
Which of the following best describes the purpose of publishing scientific research?
Which of the following best describes the purpose of publishing scientific research?
What could be a potential limitation of an experiment following the scientific method?
What could be a potential limitation of an experiment following the scientific method?
Which step in hypothesis testing involves analyzing if results are statistically significant?
Which step in hypothesis testing involves analyzing if results are statistically significant?
What role does peer review play in scientific publication?
What role does peer review play in scientific publication?
Which step in the scientific method is crucial for generating testable predictions?
Which step in the scientific method is crucial for generating testable predictions?
What could happen if an experiment lacks a control group?
What could happen if an experiment lacks a control group?
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