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Why we should do experiments in chemistry?
When scientists perform experiments they don't just do it for reason, they do it to collect evidence to disprove or prove a hypothesis, which is basically a scientific statement that can be proved/disproved. If a hypothesis is proved, generally further tests are conducted around it to build up evidence that can eventually turn it into a theory.
Is it possible to prove a hypothesis by conducting rigorously controlled experiments?
Rigorously controlled experiments can provide evidence to support or refute a hypothesis, but they cannot definitively prove a hypothesis. Scientific hypotheses are continually evaluated, refined, and occasionally rejected based on new evidence and further experimentation.
Why is it important to develop a scientific hypothesis that is testable?
Having a testable hypothesis is crucial because it allows for experiments to be designed to either support or refute the hypothesis. This helps to ensure that the conclusions drawn from the research are based on evidence. Testable hypotheses also promote reproducibility and reliability in scientific studies.
What rules does a hypothesis have to follow?
"A hypothesis is a proposed answer to a question. To answer the question raised by your observations, the hypothesis must be testable." it means that you need to be able to prove that your hypothesis is true or not by creating an experiment and collect/analyze the data
Why might it be important for scientists to be able to communicate their methods and their findings?
Scientists first create an hypothesis. They develop methods to prove their hypothesis. In order for other scientists to replicate the findings and prove or disprove another scientist's outcome, the original scientist MUST describe the methods used and the findings.
In order to prove or disprove your hypothesis you must?
be testable
What are two possible outcomes to prove an experiments hypothesis?
To prove the hypothesis. To disprove the hypothesis.
What can experiments prove?
An experiment can prove or disprove a hypothesis.
How is a hypothesis is tested?
conducting experiment
What if your hypothesis is correct?
Your hypothesis is supported by the data. You cannot prove a hypothesis because somebody may do some other experiments and disprove it eventually. You can only disprove a hypothesis or indicate that it is supported by the data.
How did your experiment prove or disprove the hypothesis?
That depends on the result of the experiment. The experiment is a way to test a hypothesis, and it's completely fine if the experiment disproves the hypothesis. Ideally, though, the experiment will support the hypothesis.
A good scientist looks for a way to?
not only to prove a hypothesis, but disprove it as well
How many times does a scientist test a hypothesis?
as many as needed to prove or disprove it
What is Hypothesis of a researcher?
The researcher's working theory of what s/he expects the research either to prove or disprove.
What is a research hypothesis?
The researcher's working theory of what s/he expects the research either to prove or disprove.
What is hypothesis of research?
The researcher's working theory of what s/he expects the research either to prove or disprove.
What is the difference between hypothesis and lemma?
A Hypothesis is something that you set out to test to prove or disprove. A Lemma is something that has already been proved that you use to help prove something else.
