1. Reducing error with good research design.
What methods do scientists use to reduce each of the following
types of error? In answering this question,
wherever possible discuss how particular
features of good research design
(i.e. explicit protocol, replication, randomization, standards,
and blind) will reduce each particular type of error.
On occasion, in answering this question, you
may find it useful to draw on ideas beyond these
five features of good research design. (one paragraph answer for
each)
1a. Measurement error.
1b. Sampling error
1c. Human error
1d. Unintentional bias