Science Common Sense
473 - Why is it important to repeat experiments in science?
Imagine you do an experiment, and you get a result. But, how do you know if it's correct or just a one-time thing? That's why scientists repeat experiments, to:
- Check if the result is real: If you do it again and get the same result, you can be more sure it's true.
- Make sure it's not just a mistake: If you make a mistake, repeating the experiment will help you find it.
- See if it works every time: Repeating an experiment helps you know if the result always happens or just sometimes.
It's like trying a recipe: if you make a cake once and it turns out great, you might want to make it again to see if it always turns out great, not just that one time.