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jon_i · **on:** Jun 20, 2018

Describe scientific observation as it pertains to scientific inquiry. Be sure to include the five procedures listed in the text.

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Question 2

Explain why the use of grade retention is an example of how unsystematic observations may lead to false conclusions.

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Anton · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 20, 2018

Answer to Question 1

The following procedures lead to the acquisition of more trustworthy information:

a.The use of a representative sample helps cancel out idiosyncrasies.

b. An attempt is made to control as many extraneous factors as possible in order to eliminate plausible rival hypotheses.

c. Researchers make special efforts to be objective and to guard against predetermined ideas or selective evidence.

d. Complete reports of experiments are published as a means of disseminating obtained results.

e. Other researchers may then replicate the experiments and compare their results with the published results.

Answer to Question 2

Beliefs about grade retention are often based on generalizations from a few personal experiences and are unsubstantiated in the literature.