http://www.experiment-resources.com A guide explaining different terms and concepts of the scientific method. Helping you understand what research is all about. en-us scientific method Mon, 01 Dec 2008 11:52:56 GMT Mon, 01 Dec 2008 11:52:56 GMT experiment-resources.com http://www.experiment-resources.com/pseudoscience.html Pseudoscience is a belief that masquerades as a real science, despite failing to follow the scientific method. Mon, 01 Dec 2008 11:52:55 GMT http://www.experiment-resources.com/religion-vs-science.html The religion vs science debate has started to dominate the news, spreading across thousands of internet sites and forums. Mon, 01 Dec 2008 11:40:40 GMT http://www.experiment-resources.com/junk-science.html Junk science is a type of science often practiced when politics and business become involved in research. Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:55:49 GMT http://www.experiment-resources.com/fringe-science.html Fringe science is a branch of science that departs from the established scientific theories. Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:42:07 GMT http://www.experiment-resources.com/when-science-meets-religion.html The wider implications of views on research when science meets religion. Sat, 29 Nov 2008 04:00:01 GMT http://www.experiment-resources.com/occams-razor.html Occams razor is the process of paring down information to make finding the truth easier. Sat, 29 Nov 2008 02:20:43 GMT http://www.experiment-resources.com/verification-error.html A verification error is the process of trying to only look for observations that match preconceived ideas. Sat, 29 Nov 2008 01:52:49 GMT http://www.experiment-resources.com/paradigm-shift.html A paradigm shift, suggested by Thomas Kuhn, is a scientific revolution and completely changes the way in which science looks at the world. Fri, 28 Nov 2008 04:29:39 GMT http://www.experiment-resources.com/what-is-a-paradigm.html What is a paradigm? A scientific paradigm is a framework containing all of the commonly accepted views about a subject. Fri, 28 Nov 2008 04:17:42 GMT http://www.experiment-resources.com/truth-and-theory.html The relationship between truth and theory is at the very heart of science, determining when, and if, a theory becomes accepted as reality. Fri, 28 Nov 2008 03:38:54 GMT http://www.experiment-resources.com/realism-and-antirealism.html Realism and antirealism are two sides of a philosophical debate behind the whole basis of accepted scientific truth. Fri, 28 Nov 2008 03:18:24 GMT http://www.experiment-resources.com/philosophy-of-science.html Philosophy of science is the study of assumptions, foundations, and implications of science. Fri, 28 Nov 2008 02:55:53 GMT http://www.experiment-resources.com/defeasible-reasoning.html Defeasible reasoning is most often used in computer science and the development of artificial intelligence. Sat, 08 Nov 2008 04:26:39 GMT http://www.experiment-resources.com/correlation-and-causation.html Correlation and causation is the incorrect assumption that because something correlates, there is a causal relationship. Sat, 08 Nov 2008 04:09:51 GMT http://www.experiment-resources.com/controlled-variables.html Controlled variables are variables that is often overlooked by researchers. Sat, 08 Nov 2008 03:46:04 GMT http://www.experiment-resources.com/conducting-an-experiment.html Learning the best way of conducting an experiment is crucial to obtaining useful and valid results. Sat, 08 Nov 2008 03:23:05 GMT http://www.experiment-resources.com/double-blind-experiment.html A double blind experiment is an experimental method used to ensure impartiality, and avoid errors arising from bias. Sat, 08 Nov 2008 02:43:18 GMT http://www.experiment-resources.com/design-of-experiment.html Design of Experiment is a method regarded as the most accurate and unequivocal standard for testing a hypothesis. Sat, 08 Nov 2008 02:25:07 GMT http://www.experiment-resources.com/experimental-research-and-society.html Experimental research is important in the society - experiments can help making the world a better place. Sat, 08 Nov 2008 01:58:29 GMT http://www.experiment-resources.com/dependent-variable.html The researcher manipulates an independent variable, to influence a dependent variable, or variables. Fri, 07 Nov 2008 22:22:12 GMT http://www.experiment-resources.com/deductive-reasoning.html Deductive reasoning starts with a general principle and deduces that it applies to a specific case. Thu, 06 Nov 2008 23:07:47 GMT http://www.experiment-resources.com/independent-variable.html The independent variable, also known as the manipulated variable, lies at the heart of any qualitative experimental design. Wed, 05 Nov 2008 17:14:52 GMT http://www.experiment-resources.com/confounding-variables.html Confounding variables are variables that the researcher fail to control, or eliminate, damaging the internal validity of an experiment Tue, 04 Nov 2008 01:02:27 GMT http://www.experiment-resources.com/scientific-reasoning.html Scientific reasoning is the foundation supporting the entire structure of logic underpinning scientific research. Sat, 04 Oct 2008 21:07:16 GMT http://www.experiment-resources.com/type-I-error.html Type I error or Type II error are the experimental errors which is also known as false positive and false negative. Sat, 04 Oct 2008 20:28:58 GMT http://www.experiment-resources.com/significance-test.html The significance test is the process used, by researchers, to determine whether the null hypothesis is rejected, in favor of the alternative hypothesis, or not. Sat, 04 Oct 2008 17:01:46 GMT http://www.experiment-resources.com/operationalization.html Operationalization is the process of strictly defining variables into measurable factors. Sat, 04 Oct 2008 16:43:50 GMT http://www.experiment-resources.com/null-hypothesis.html The null hypothesis is a hypothesis which the researcher tries to disprove, reject or nullify. Sat, 04 Oct 2008 00:46:48 GMT http://www.experiment-resources.com/different-research-methods.html There are so many factors to take into account and evaluate when selecting smong different research methods. Fri, 03 Oct 2008 15:55:11 GMT http://www.experiment-resources.com/defining-a-research-problem.html Defining a research problem is one of the first steps of the scientific process. Thu, 02 Oct 2008 15:48:32 GMT http://www.experiment-resources.com/scientific-measurements.html What is important when choosing the scientific measurements when doing research. Wed, 01 Oct 2008 22:42:02 GMT http://www.experiment-resources.com/drawing-conclusions.html The key when drawing conclusions in research is to make sure reasoning is applied correctly and that all steps of the scientific method are followed. Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:29:17 GMT http://www.experiment-resources.com/stanley-milgram-experiment.html Are good hearted people capable of harming others if they're told so? The Stanley Milgram Experiment is a study about obedience to authority Sun, 28 Sep 2008 13:37:48 GMT http://www.experiment-resources.com/stanford-prison-experiment.html The Stanford Prison Experiment showed how people can adapt to roles and hurt others because of the role. Sun, 28 Sep 2008 13:37:36 GMT http://www.experiment-resources.com/example-of-a-research-paper.html An example of a research paper based on the experiment of Stanley Milgram. How to construct a research paper. Sun, 28 Sep 2008 13:34:23 GMT http://www.experiment-resources.com/darwins-finches.html The phrase Darwins Finches has entered language summing up the processes of natural selection. Sun, 28 Sep 2008 13:33:56 GMT http://www.experiment-resources.com/asch-experiment-figure.html Asch Experiment Figure - The figure shown to subjects of the Solomon Asch Experiment Sun, 28 Sep 2008 13:32:23 GMT http://www.experiment-resources.com/cathode-ray.html J. J. Thomson Cathode Ray Experiment helped find particles which was not known at the time. Sun, 28 Sep 2008 06:22:34 GMT http://www.experiment-resources.com/privacy-policy.html Privacy policy of experiment-resources.com Sun, 28 Sep 2008 06:22:34 GMT http://www.experiment-resources.com/quasi-experimental-design.html Quasi-experimental design involves selecting groups, upon which a variable is tested, without any random pre-selection processes. Sun, 28 Sep 2008 06:22:34 GMT http://www.experiment-resources.com/quantitative-research-design.html Quantitative Research Design is one of the strongest ways to prove or disprove a hypothesis. Sun, 28 Sep 2008 06:22:34 GMT http://www.experiment-resources.com/qualitative-research-design.html The Qualitative Research Design use qualitative techniques that are extremely useful to generate ideas in an unknown field. Sun, 28 Sep 2008 06:22:34 GMT http://www.experiment-resources.com/identical-twins-study.html How identical twins study can help us understand genetics and environmental factors, how does this contribute to intelligence, aggression or substance addictions? Sun, 28 Sep 2008 06:22:34 GMT http://www.experiment-resources.com/descriptive-research-design.html Descriptive research design involves observing and describing the behavior of a subject without influencing it in any way. Sun, 28 Sep 2008 06:22:34 GMT http://www.experiment-resources.com/case-study-research-design.html Pros and Cons with the Case Study Research Design. Sun, 28 Sep 2008 06:22:34 GMT http://www.experiment-resources.com/writing-a-research-paper.html Guidelines when writing a research paper. Basics on how to write a scientific paper/term paper. Sun, 28 Sep 2008 06:22:34 GMT http://www.experiment-resources.com/pendulum-experiment.html The Pendulum Experiment is an experiment about gravity. The article will help you set up the experiment on your own. Sun, 28 Sep 2008 06:22:34 GMT http://www.experiment-resources.com/paper-airplane-experiment.html The paper airplane experiment, as well as being great fun, is a chance for us to study something called The Laws of Aerodynamics. Sun, 28 Sep 2008 06:22:34 GMT http://www.experiment-resources.com/kids-science-projects.html Ideas for Kids Science Projects. Suggestions for projects, how to conduct experiments and how to write a science report. Sun, 28 Sep 2008 06:22:34 GMT http://www.experiment-resources.com/experiments-with-popcorn.html Experiments with popcorn are a fun way to test a scientific theory with the added bonus of having some tasty food to eat afterwards. Sun, 28 Sep 2008 06:22:34 GMT