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10 Elements of Good Experimental Design
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Builds on previous research
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Describes all steps in procedure clearly and completely
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Describes all data to be collected (qualitative and/or quantitative)
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Keeps all variables the same except the one being tested
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Includes a control for comparison
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Uses an appropriate group of subjects
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May include a large sample size
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Includes multiple trials
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Can be reproduced by other scientists to give similar results
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Respects human and animal subjects
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