Evaluating Variables, Explanations, and Models

by: James Jadrich and Crystal Bruxvoort

Two components of scientific inquiry—designing tests and analysis—are important parts of most scientific investigations, Designing and carrying out good and fair investigations of scientific models are more difficult than analyzing data and thinking about completed investigations, so the authors use this chapter to focus on evaluating completed investigations and evidence. This chapter is devoted to designing and carrying out investigations to test scientific models.

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Type Book ChapterPub Date 10/12/2011Stock # PB300X_4

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