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Chapter 2 section 1
Science an the Environment
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Control group | In an experiment, the group that serves as a standard of comparison with another group," the un-messed around with group." |
| Correlation | The linear the dependence between two variables. A connection between two or more things. |
| Data | Any pieces of information acquired through observation or experimentation. Facts or stats collected for any analysis |
| Experimental group | In an experiment, a group that is identical to the to a control group except for one factor the idea being tested |
| Hypothesis | A theory or explanation that is based on observations and can be tested |
| Observation | The process of getting information by using senses (see, hear, smell, touch, taste) |
| Prediction | A statement made in advance that expresses the results that will be obtained by testing hypothesis (what you think results will be) |
| Variable | A factor(a thing) that changes in experiment in order to test hypothesis. |