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Life Science Vocab Lessons 1-3

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  • Q1
    Any description or measurement gathered by the senses or instruments
    placebo
    inference
    control
    observation
    30s
  • Q2
    Even though, in a clinical trial, a placebo should not directly produce any medical benefits, sometimes patients will report feeling better after taking it.
    scientific method
    placebo effect
    hypothesis
    clinical trial
    30s
  • Q3
    A conclusion, or the process of developing a conclusion, based on evidence.
    inference
    placebo
    control
    observation
    30s
  • Q4
    A possible explanation for observations, facts, or events, that may be tested, verified, or answered by further investigation.
    hypothesis
    inference
    scientific method
    observation
    30s
  • Q5
    A set of processes used when conducting investigations. These generally involve making observations, collecting and analyzing data, and drawing conclusions, especially when testing scientific hypothesis.
    observation
    placebo
    clinical trial
    scientific method
    30s
  • Q6
    The scientific investigation of a new treatment that has shown some benefit in animal or laboratory studies, but that has not yet been proven effective in humans.
    clinical trial
    observation
    control
    placebo effect
    30s
  • Q7
    An inactive substance given to a patient in order to compare its effects with those of a potential drug.
    placebo effect
    control
    hypothesis
    placebo
    30s
  • Q8
    A standard of comparison for checking or verifying the results of an experiment.
    hypothesis
    placebo
    control
    inference
    30s

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