GNED 1101 final-Questions, Answers| Newest
Update 2026/2027
Scientific method
A process used to test ideas using observation, hypothesis, experiment, and conclusion
Hypothesis
A testable prediction about what will happen
Theory (scientific)
A well-supported explanation based on evidence
Law (scientific)
A statement describing a consistent natural phenomenon
Inductive reasoning
Using specific observations to form general conclusions
Deductive reasoning
Using general principles to predict specific outcomes
Falsification
The ability to prove a hypothesis wrong
Peer review
Evaluation of scientific work by other experts
Primary source
, Original research study
Secondary source
Summary or interpretation of research
Bias
A systematic error that affects results
Selection bias
When the sample does not represent the population
Confirmation bias
Favoring information that supports your beliefs
Funding bias
Results influenced by who paid for the study
Reporting bias
Only certain results are shared
Placebo effect
Improvement due to belief in treatment
Control group
Group that does not receive treatment
Experimental group
Update 2026/2027
Scientific method
A process used to test ideas using observation, hypothesis, experiment, and conclusion
Hypothesis
A testable prediction about what will happen
Theory (scientific)
A well-supported explanation based on evidence
Law (scientific)
A statement describing a consistent natural phenomenon
Inductive reasoning
Using specific observations to form general conclusions
Deductive reasoning
Using general principles to predict specific outcomes
Falsification
The ability to prove a hypothesis wrong
Peer review
Evaluation of scientific work by other experts
Primary source
, Original research study
Secondary source
Summary or interpretation of research
Bias
A systematic error that affects results
Selection bias
When the sample does not represent the population
Confirmation bias
Favoring information that supports your beliefs
Funding bias
Results influenced by who paid for the study
Reporting bias
Only certain results are shared
Placebo effect
Improvement due to belief in treatment
Control group
Group that does not receive treatment
Experimental group
