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Intro to Science
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Control Group | In an experiment, the group that is not exposed to the treatment; contrasts with the experimental group and serves as a comparison for evaluating the effect of the treatment. |
| Dependent (Responding) Variable | the variable that is observed and that changes in response to the independent variable |
| Experimental Test | a test where scientists change only one component in a system to determine the effects of this change |
| Hypothesis | a testable prediction made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation. |
| Independent (Manipulated) Variable | factor in an experiment that a scientist purposely changes |
| Science | An organized way of gathering and analyzing evidence about the natural world. |
| Scientific Theory | A well-tested explanation for a wide range of observations or experimental results. |