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Unit 1 Topic 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Constant | |
| Control Group | Group in an experiment that is exposed to the same conditions as the experiment group except for one independent variable |
| Dependent Variable | Variable that is observed and that changes in response to the independent variable; also called the responding variable |
| Independent Variable | Factor in a controlled experiment that is deliberately changed; also called manipulated variable |
| Inference | A logical interpretation based on prior knowledge and experience |
| Observation | Process of noticing and describing events or processes in a careful, orderly way |
| Peer Review | Scientists share findings with other scientists by publishing their hypotheses, experimental methods, results, and analysis in scientific journals. |
| Bias | Particular preference or point of view that is personal rather than scientific |
| Variable | Anything that can change or a symbol that represents a value or number that is not fixed |