Some studies have shown that peppermint odor increases people's mental sharpness, especially when they solve math problems. Which best describes how this could be a valid scientific claim?

if it is tested in a controlled setting with repeated results

if the test is published on Wikipedia

if the scientist was previously peer reviewed

if the math problems are easy problems

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Alden Vasquez

7 February, 02:41

Some studies have shown that peppermint odor increases people's mental sharpness, especially when they solve math problems. Which best describes how this could be a valid scientific claim?

if it is tested in a controlled setting with repeated results

if the test is published on Wikipedia

if the scientist was previously peer reviewed

if the math problems are easy problems

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Quincy · Answer 1

If it is tested in a controlled setting with repeated results

Explanation:

This is how a hypothesis is accurately tested and because it is in a controlled setting, many more people can also recreate the same experiment

Trevino · Answer 2

The first statement illustrates a valid scientific claim.

Explanation:

A scientific claim refers to a condition, which comprises the outcomes that are achieved after the execution of experimental procedure and reasoning on the basis of the grounds of a specific natural event or phenomenon. The relevant evidence or fact supports the claim. The outcomes are only regarded as effective when the recurrent trials using a similar methodology are performed under controlled circumstances.