Understanding the Scientific Method

Why is a larger sample size considered beneficial in scientific studies?

• It reduces the cost of the study.

• It increases the validity of the data.

• It makes the study easier to conduct.

• It ensures faster results.

What is a key characteristic of a trustworthy scientific experiment?

• It is completed in the shortest time possible.

• It uses the most advanced technology.

• It is conducted by a single researcher.

• It is repeated multiple times with consistent results.

How can bias be minimized in scientific research?

• By selecting only the best data samples.

• By ignoring conflicting data.

• By having an uninvolved party collect random samples.

• By using the same researcher for all experiments.

What should a valid scientific experiment control?

• All variables except the independent variable.

• The location of the experiment.

• The amount of funding received.

• The number of researchers involved.

Why should employees of a company not conduct experiments on their own products?

• They are too familiar with the product.

• They could introduce bias due to vested interests.

• They might not have enough time.

• They might not have the necessary skills.