Terminology
Hypothesis and Research
The Experiment
Analyzing Data, conclusions and reports
100

A type of research that deals with the investigation and understanding of how nature functions

Basic Research

100

This is a statement that proves that no differences will occur during an experiment

Null Hypothesis

100

the ability for other scientists to conduct the same experiment and get the same results.

Reliability

100

This test is completed on the computer and determines significance. 

T-Test

200

A type of research that relies on the discoveries made in research and finds ways to use the knowledge.

Applied Research

200

This is a statement of a guess on what will happen during an experiment

Hypothesis

200

describes whether or not a research study achieved what it was supposed to

Validity

200

the probability that a difference happened by chance or error.

Significance

300

The concept that protects a company’s idea and allow for a return on investment.

Patents

300

Research that is conducted to assist someone in helping them create a hypothesis

Literary Searching

300

These are the samples that are subject to different variables during the experiment

Treatment group

300

For general experiments, what percentage of significance are we aiming for?

95%

400

 ideas, concepts, and inventions that individual scholars or groups of scholars create.

Intellectual Property

400

If a theory is an explanation of observations, while a ______ is proven beyond a doubt

Fact

400

The group of samples which are designed specifically to be either positive or negative.

Controls

400

When research is sent to other scientists to ensure data, methods, and results look appropriate

Peer-Reviewing

500

This was passed in 1887 and established agricultural experiment stations which allowed scientific research in every state.

Hatch Act

500

When you test a hypothesis you are conducting 

Experimental Design

500

This type of data is preferred and is typically associated with some value.

Quantifiable 

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