The Scientific Method Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
what is meant by the term “hypothesis”?
A
a hypothesis is an educated guess
2
Q
explain what is meant by double blind testing
A
when the tester and testee both don’t know who is getting the placebo
3
Q
explain the necessity for random selection
A
it allows the test to be non-biased
4
Q
give 2 features, other than random selection, of good experimental design
A
if all there is a range of ages and genders
a large group allows the test to be more accurate
5
Q
where are the results of scientific research usually first published?
A
in a scientific journal
6
Q
why is it important that scientists publish the results of their research?
A
so other scientists can try the experiment/research themselves
