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falsify
To perform a test showing that a particular claim or scientific idea is false. The idea that science relies solely on falsification is based on Karl Popper's influential account of scientific jus [..]
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anomaly
In science, an observation that differs from the expectations generated by an established scientific idea. Anomalous observations may inspire scientists to reconsider, modify, or come up with alternat [..]
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applied science
Research undertaken with the explicit goal of solving a problem or developing a technology. The boundary between pure and applied science is fuzzy. Research undertaken in the pure pursuit of knowledge [..]
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ASSUMPTION
In science, an auxiliary hypothesis that is taken as true for the purposes of interpreting a particular test. All tests involve making assumptions. If an assumption of a test turns out to be inaccurat [..]
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Chi-square test
Generally refers to a Pearson's chi-square test, which is a statistical test used to determine how well a set of whole-number data matches expectations. Chi-square tests are often used when a tes [..]
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citation
In science publishing, a reference to another published scientific work that provides the information necessary to locate that work. Through citations, the scientific community expects its members to [..]
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cite
In science publishing, to give credit to the previous work of other scientists — usually through a list of references, or citations, at the end of a scientific article. Through citations, the [..]
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Cité
In science publishing, to give credit to the previous work of other scientists — usually through a list of references, or citations, at the end of a scientific article. Through citations, the [..]
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Clinical trial
In medical research, a study that is carried out with human participants, as opposed to one that relies on animal models or in vitro experiments. Before new medical treatments reach clinical trials, t [..]
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