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Sci. Experiment
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| procedure | A step by step list of how to carry out an experiment |
| independent variable | The variable (thing) that is changed on purpose in an experiment by the scientist |
| dependent variable | This factor depends on the independent variable. It is usually the result of an experiment (what you are testing) |
| constants | Factors in an experiment that remain the same |
| control | A trial (or group) where all the variables are held constant (no changes) |
| experiment | A trial (or group) where only one variable is changed (the rest stay the same) |
| infer | Use evidence to draw conclusions about things you may not have directly observed |