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Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Inference | A conclusion drawn from evidence or observations. |
| Hypothesis | A testable prediction about the relationship between variables. |
| Control Group | The group in an experiment that is not exposed to the experimental treatment. |
| Experimental Group | The group in an experiment that receives the treatment being tested. |
| Independent Variable | The factor that is changed or manipulated in an experiment. |
| Dependent Variable | The factor that is measured or observed in response to changes in the independent variable. |
| Constant | A factor that remains unchanged throughout an experiment. |
| Quantitative Data | Numerical data that can be measured. |
| Qualitative Data | Descriptive data that can be observed but not easily measured. |
| Conclusion | A summary of the results and interpretations of an experiment. |
| Scientific Theory | A well-supported explanation of phenomena based on extensive evidence. |
| Scientific Law | A statement that describes a consistent and universal relationship observed in nature. |