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What is the primary purpose of a hypothesis in scientific research?
What is the primary purpose of a hypothesis in scientific research?
- To predict outcomes based on existing knowledge (correct)
- To summarize the findings of an experiment
- To provide a definite answer to a research question
- To serve as a starting point for investigation (correct)
Which of the following best describes the concept of a control group?
Which of the following best describes the concept of a control group?
- A group that is omitted from the experiment
- A group that is randomly assigned experiments
- A group that is used for comparison without treatment (correct)
- A group that receives the treatment in an experiment
What is the role of data analysis in scientific research?
What is the role of data analysis in scientific research?
- To develop new theories based on intuition
- To change the original research question mid-study
- To validate the research hypothesis before testing
- To interpret the experimental results quantitatively (correct)
Which factor is crucial for ensuring the reliability of an experiment?
Which factor is crucial for ensuring the reliability of an experiment?
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What is meant by 'replicability' in scientific research?
What is meant by 'replicability' in scientific research?
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