The Scientific Method

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Which step of the scientific method involves taking measurements of the outcomes of the test?

Collect Data

What is a paradigm shift?

A dramatic change in the way we think

What is the purpose of a control group in an experiment?

To compare the dependent variable for both groups

Which of the following is a method used to minimize the effect of subject differences on the dependent measure in an experiment?

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What type of graph is used to report the number of times groups of values appear in a data set?

<p>Histogram</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which measure of central tendency tells us where a data set is centered and is influenced by outliers?

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What type of statistics allow us to use results from samples to make inferences about overall populations?

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