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Design a Scientific Experiment

Designing a scientific experiment involves planning. The nature of Research question influences how the research will be conducted. When designing the experiment Scientist select from where and how the samples will be obtained, dates and time of experiment,controls being used and other measures needed to carry out Research. Analyzing Data for Research process involves bringing Data together and calculating statistics. These tests help the scientist understand Data tell better what significant result is found. Calculating  statistics for a scientific research experiment uses both Descriptive and inferential statistics methods. Descriptive statistics describe the Data and samples collected, e.g. sample averages or means, as well as standard deviation that tells scientist how the Data is distributed. Inferential statistics involves conducting tests of significance that have the power to either confirm or reject the original hypothesis. After Data from experiment is analysed, exami