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Which part of experimental design is most important to a scientist when replicating an experiment?

A
having exactly the same data as the previous experiment
B
using the same procedure and variables as the previous experiment
C
conducting an experiment similar to the previous experiment
D
using the same laboratory that was used in the previous experiment
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Liam and Melinda have completed one trial testing the freezing point of several solutions, but they cannot agree on what to do next in their experiment.What should be the next step in their investigation?

A
repetition, completing more trials for each solution
B
analysis, determining whether their data are precise and accurate
C
further investigation, testing new solutions and comparing them to their original data
D
replication, asking about their classmates’ findings to compare data
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Which quality should an experiment have to be replicable and valid?

A
clearly detailed results
B
a well-cited research paper
C
several tested variables
D
trials conducted in a laboratory
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A scientist has completed several trials to see how a new drug affects adults.Which step will best assess the validity of his experimental design and results?

A
conducting more trials for the experiment
B
asking another scientist to replicate the experiment
C
changing the variables to determine how the drug affects children
D
conducting research to determine whether the experiment has been conducted before
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Marcel conducts an experiment to test which stain remover works best on mustard stains. He wants to make sure that he does not make mistakes and has correct data in his experiment.What should Marcel do to make sure that his data are correct?

A
conduct a similar experiment with a different washing machine
B
ask other students to conduct related experiments at their homes
C
ask his sibling to conduct the same experiment using his washing machine
D
repeat the experiment several times with the same variable and constants
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Zaiden and Lisa are testing music’s effect on plants.What should their materials list include to guarantee they have a valid experiment that includes repetition?

A
a radio
B
good soil for the plants
C
at least three separate plants
D
equal amount of water to provide the plants daily
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Mitchell records the amount of time a toy car takes to travel down a ramp one time for each of four slope angles. His lab partner, Sarah, suggests that he run the same set of trials two more times.What argument should Sarah use to support her suggestion?

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More trials will prove the results.
B
More trials will reduce mistakes.
C
More trials will guarantee correct results.
D
More trials will help identify other possible problems.
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Which data set is precise based on a correct value of 42?

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Set 1: 41, 23, 42, 19
B
Set 2: 41, 42, 41, 43
C
Set 3: 42, 15, 42, 98
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Set 4: 89, 13, 17, 25

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