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Which of the following best describes an experiment?
Which of the following best describes an experiment?
- A procedure to determine the efficacy of something previously untried
- A procedure to support or refute a hypothesis (correct)
- A procedure to manipulate a particular factor and observe the outcome
- A procedure to advance understanding of a phenomenon
What is the importance of experiments in student learning?
What is the importance of experiments in student learning?
- Raise test scores
- Increase student engagement
- Help students become more interested in the material
- All of the above (correct)
Which of the following is an example of a natural experimental study?
Which of the following is an example of a natural experimental study?
- A child conducting basic experiments to understand how things fall to the ground
- A team of scientists investigating a phenomenon through systematic investigation (correct)
- A student comparing the taste of different fruits
- A scientist conducting a controlled laboratory experiment
What does an experiment rely on?
What does an experiment rely on?
What can experiments provide insight into?
What can experiments provide insight into?