FINAL: Research as a Core Skill

Claim

a statement that asserts something that must be tested with evidence

Anecdotal Evidence

evidence based on personal stories rather than scientific data

Weak Evidence

evidence that is biased, untested, or not systematically correct

Strong Evidence

evidence based on controlled, objective, and replicable research

Hypothesis Formation

creating a testable prediction based on theory or prior research

Data Analysis

examining collected data to identify patterns or results

Alternative Explanations

other possible reasons for results besides the original explanation

Confounding Variable

an outside factor that influences the IV and DV, affecting results

Critical Thinking

evaluating evidence logically rather than accepting claims at face valu