Ultimate Quiz On Scientific Control & Experiment

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What is scientific control designed for?
- Minimize the effect of variables
- Make proper findings
- Maximise the effect of variables
- Find out about variables

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A controlled variable is one that is used as a standard of comparison for checking results of an experiment and kept constant throughout an experiment and is the basis for every decision after an experiment. Scientific control is an experiment that is designed to minimize the effects of variables other than independent variables. Take the test and learn more!

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What is increased in the process of scientific control?
- Reliability of results
- Understanding of terms
- Unreliability of results
- Reliability of occurrences
Correct Answer

A. Reliability of results

Explanation

Scientifc Control increases the reliability of the results, often through a comparison between control measurements and the other measurements.

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3.

Which of these if scientific control connected with?
- Scientific method
- Scientific problem
- Scientific situations
- Scientific findings
Correct Answer

A. Scientific method

Explanation

Scientific controls are a part of the scientific method.

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What does scientific control eliminates?
- Alternate explanations of experimental results
- Alternate problems of experimental results
- Alternate explanations of measures of control
- Alternate problems of measures of control
Correct Answer

A. Alternate explanations of experimental results

Explanation

Controls eliminate alternate explanations of experimental results, especially experimental errors and experimenter bias

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What is a major feature of many controls?
- They are specific to the type of experiment being performed
- They are not properly detailed unless more effort is placed
- They are prone to mislead
- They are based on findings
Correct Answer

A. They are specific to the type of experiment being performed

Explanation

Many controls are specific to the type of experiment being performed

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6.

What kind of markers are used in SDS-PAGE experiments?
- Molecular markers
- Atomical markers
- Scientific markers
- Professional markers
Correct Answer

A. Molecular markers

Explanation

Molecular markers are used in SDS-PAGE experiments

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7.

What is the consequence of using and selecting the proper control measures?
- They are always valid
- They result in more problem
- They make work slower
- It aids proper results
Correct Answer

A. They are always valid

Explanation

The selection and use of proper controls to ensure that experimental results are valid

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8.

What is a major reason why people might not use the proper control measures?
- It is very difficult
- It wastes time
- It gives doubted results
- It is not always the best
Correct Answer

A. It is very difficult

Explanation

Using the proper control measures could be very difficult at times.

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Control measures are often important when confounding factors cannot easily?
- Be separated
- Be known
- Be understood
- Be noticed
Correct Answer

A. Be separated

Explanation

Controls are most often necessary where a confounding factor cannot easily be separated from the primary treatments.

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10.

What other treatment is added to control for dilutant?
- Dilutant alone
- Dilutant isn't always needed
- Dilutant control
- Other scientific controls are available
Correct Answer

A. Dilutant alone

Explanation

To control for the effect of the dilutant, another treatment is added which is the dilutant alone.

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Ultimate Quiz On Scientific Control & Experiment

What is scientific control designed for?

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What is increased in the process of scientific control?

Which of these if scientific control connected with?

What does scientific control eliminates?

What is a major feature of many controls?

What kind of markers are used in SDS-PAGE experiments?

What is the consequence of using and selecting the proper control measures?

What is a major reason why people might not use the proper control measures?

Control measures are often important when confounding factors cannot easily?

What other treatment is added to control for dilutant?