SCIENTIFIC EXPLANATION AND DRAWING CONCLUSIONS

Which step in the scientific method involves formulating a hypothesis based on previous knowledge or observations?

Deduction

In an experiment testing the effects of a new drug, what is the purpose of giving a placebo to some participants?

To serve as a comparison

In the scientific method, which step involves identifying the problem or question?

Introduction

If an experiment's results can be reproduced under the same conditions, they are said to be:

Reliable

Which term describes a factor that is not the focus of an experiment but might affect its results?

Confounding variable

In an experiment, the introduction primarily serves to

Explain the background and purpose

Which scenario best demonstrates the concept of causation?

Consumption of a specific drug leads to specific side effects in patients

When two variables are correlated:

There is a relationship between them, but it doesn't necessarily mean one caused the other

If an experiment consistently produces the same results regardless of who conducts it, the results are considered:

Reliable

When considering the validity of experimental results, which question is most pertinent?

Does the method of measurement truly measure what it's supposed to? Question 37

In a correlation between increased study hours and higher exam scores, which statement is accurate?

A relationship exists between study hours and exam scores, but it doesn't confirm causation

: In the observation step of the scientific method, a researcher is primarily:

Identifying patterns or phenomena