Why Do Scientists Run Control Experiments and Repeat Their Tests

question 9

Multiple Choice

Why do scientists run control experiments and repeat their tests several times?

• A)to minimize the number of conclusions and limit potential flaws in the experiment
• B)because they get paid by the hour
• C)to improve the chance of success
• D)because chemistry is about doing experiments
• E)to maximize the number of possible conclusions that can be obtained

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