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Experiments
Biology I-3 (experiments)
Term | Definition |
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experiment | controlled test for hypotheses |
Hypothesis | prediction about variables that can be tested |
independent variable | factor manipulated by experimenter to observe its affect on other variables; difference between experimental and control groups |
dependent variable | measured outcomes in an experiment; factor expected to respond to changes in the independent variable |
constant/controlled variables | factors kept the same for all groups |
observation | collected information or data |
experimental data | data collected from subjects under test conditions = have manipulated independent variable |
control data | baseline data for comparison which is collected from subjects under "normal" or untreated conditions |
science | process to solve problems with logic, tests and evidence |
inference | reasonable conclusion based on what is known |
scientific theory | explanation for natural events generally accepted to be true by scientists |
bias | prejudice towards some idea |