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Measuring tools can have errors. Errors lead to ___________________ results and _______________ conclusions. To calculate the difference of the accepted value and the experimental value, scientists use this formula:
percent error = (experimental value − ) × 100. accepted value
Minimizing Bias
People show bias when they want everyone to accept their results. Bias can arise for many reasons:
• Companies show bias when they depict only the research details that are in the best interest of their ____________.
• Scientists may be biased toward their _____________ and modify results suit their needs.
• Scientists may also show to bias get their research published in ______________ ______________.
Such biases often lead to _______________ facts. An important part of scientific thinking is identifying biases and taking the necessary steps to minimize them.
For results to be considered scientifically accurate, any scientist, regardless of his or her own bias, should be able to replicate the experiment and get the same results.
Summary
Think of some studies you’ve heard about. How can you tell whether the studies were well-designed and scientifically accurate or had biases?