What are the two main factors that contribute to Sampling Bias?
Question 7
7.
Question 8
8.
When measuring the height of an individual for data, what are some additions to the testing environment that should be considered? Write one example.
Question 9
9.
Question 10
10.
What is the best definition of objective (in regards to science)?
Not influenced by feelings
Not influenced by prejudice
Influenced by personal interests, biased
Influenced by feelings, interests and prejudice
Not influenced by feelings, interests and prejudice
The key to good science is
objectivity
subjectivity
What are the two types of bias in science?
Sampling and Objectivity Bias
Measurement and Sampling Bias
Measurement and Tool Use Bias
What is a sample? (In reference to science)
A (larger) group (people or things) selected to be measured from a smaller group in order to make conclusions.
A (smaller) group (people or things) selected to be measured from a larger group in order to make conclusions.
What is a random sample (In science)?
Every individual or thing in a scientific study, has an equal likelihood of being chosen.
Choosing a large population to perform a scientific study.
Only a certain group of individuals has an equal likelihood of being chosen.
Going to Costco and eating random foods.
A scientist conducting a study decides to select a roster of only basketball players in a school, in order to measure the average height of students in the whole school. This is an example of:
Sample size bias
Measurement tool bias
Sample selection bias
Measurement bias
Different scientists may get different solutions to the same problem.
True
False
Science can prove anything, solve any problem or answer any question.