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U1 The Mystery 2B
Term | Definition |
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Biomedical Science | The application of the principles of the natural sciences, especially biology and physiology, to clinical medicine. |
Control Group | The group in an experiment where the independent variable being tested is not applied so that it may serve as a standard for comparison against the experimental group where the independent variable is applied. |
Dependent Variable | The measurable effect, outcome, or response in which the research is interested. |
Experiment | A research study conducted to determine the effect that one variable has upon another variable. |
Forensic Science | The application of scientific knowledge to questions of civil and criminal law. |
Hypothesis | Clear prediction of the anticipated results of an experiment. |
Independent Variable | The variable that is varied or manipulated by the researcher. |
Negative Control | Control group where conditions produce a negative outcome. Negative control groups help identify outside influences which may be present that were not accounted for when the procedure was created. |
Personal Protective Equipment | Specialized clothing or equipment, worn by an employee for protection against infectious materials (as defined by OSHA). |
Positive Control | Group expected to have a positive result, allowing the researcher to show that the experimental set up was capable of producing results. |