Experimental Design Flashcard

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Why is it important to have a control group in an experiment?

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To provide a baseline for comparison and ensure observed effects are due to the treatment being tested.

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What is an independent variable in an experiment?

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The variable that is changed or manipulated

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Dependent variable

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The dependent variable is the variable being measured or tested in an experiment.

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What is an experimental group in an experiment?

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The group that receives the treatment or intervention being studied

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How does the experimental group differ from the control group?

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The experimental group receives the treatment or intervention being studied, while the control group does not receive the treatment.

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What is a hypothesis in an experiment?

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A proposed explanation for a phenomenon or a scientific prediction that can be tested through experimentation.

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If the hypothesis is tested and confirmed often enough, the scientific community calls the hypothesis a

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Theory

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What is the role of the control group in an experiment?

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The control group provides a baseline for comparison and ensures observed effects are due to the treatment being tested.

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When writing your hypothesis, what information follows IF?

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independent variable

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When writing a hypothesis, what information do you fill in after THEN?

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dependent variable