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Unit 1 Topic 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| constant | The part of an experiment that stays the same throughout the experiment. |
| control group | A group in an experiment that does not receive the test treatment |
| dependent variable | The thing that you measure or observe to see how it reacts to changes in the independent variable |
| experimental group | The test group that receives the specific treatment, intervention, or change in the independent variable being studied |
| independent variable | The specific factor that a researcher changes or manipulates in an experiment to test its effect |
| inference | A logical interpretation based on what scientists already know |
| observation | The act of noticing and describing events or processes |
| peer review | The critical evaluation of research manuscripts by independent experts in the same field before publication |
| bias | A personal rather than scientific point of view for, or against something |
| variable | The factor, trait, or condition that can change or be controlled |