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QuizMultiple Choice

Experimental Design Principles

Question 2 • FL-2003010-M/J Physical Science

A scientist conducted one trial of an experiment and got unexpected results. How can the scientist increase confidence in the results?

Answer
A
by repeating the experiment several times
B
by changing the experimental procedure
C
by asking other scientists what they think about the results
D
by modifying the results so they are close to the expected results

Explanation

Repeating the experiment several times helps show whether the unexpected result is consistent or occurred by chance. The scientist should keep the procedure the same so the trials can be compared fairly. Therefore, the best choice is repeating the experiment several times.

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