Method
Definition
A systematic way of approaching and conducting scientific research, involving carefully planned procedures and steps.
Analogy
Think of a recipe for baking cookies. Just like following a recipe ensures that you have the right ingredients and instructions to make delicious cookies, using a method in scientific research helps ensure that you have a structured approach to gather data and draw conclusions.
Related terms
Hypothesis: A proposed explanation or prediction based on limited evidence.
Control Group: The group in an experiment that does not receive the experimental treatment and is used as a benchmark for comparison.
Data Analysis: The process of inspecting, cleaning, transforming, and modeling data with the goal of discovering useful information.
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