TEAS scientific reasoning

hypothesis

use if/then statement

structure of experiment

qualitative + quantitative data, independent and dependent variable

accuracy

more close to true value (which mean/avg is closest to actual value)

precise

how close repeated measurements are to each other (smallest range btwn values)

confounding

outside factor that’s related to both independent+depen variable

• potential of smt else causing effect

external validity

generalizing to outside population

carryover effect

lingering impact of previous treatment influences participants

good hypothesis

predicts future events, logical, testable, repeatable, falsifiable

descriptive studies

1st form of study in new area of scientific inquiry

Weighing items without a "zero" or tare function means

weigh empty, weigh with item, compute difference

working hypothesis

a provisionally accepted explanation or educated guess that serves as an initial framework for research, problem-solving, or ongoing experimentation