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Predicting and Controlling Scientific Research

Author: Erick Taggart
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Notes for "Predicting and Controlling Scientific Research"

Terms to Know

Prediction
The ability to forecast outcomes; establish a hypothesis (an educated guess).

Control
Accounting for variables so that only the selected effect is tested

Researcher Bias
Conscious or unconscious effect the researcher has on the experiment; through design; selection of subjects, or measurement or reporting emphasis, or even the presence of the researcher.

Terms to Know
Control

Accounting for variables so that only the selected effect is tested

Prediction

The ability to forecast outcomes; establish a hypothesis (an educated guess)

Researcher Bias

Conscious or unconscious effect the researcher has on the experiment; through design; selection of subjects, or measurement or reporting emphasis, or even the presence of the researcher