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Unit 1 Topic 2 Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Constant | A value, quantity, or factor that does not change in an experiment and doesn't include the changes made to the independent variable. |
| Variable | Things in an experiment that are changed and/or react to other variables in said experiment. |
| Dependent Variable | The variable that is observed and changes in response to the independent variable. |
| Experimental Group | The part of an experiment that includes the change in the independent variable. |
| Independent Variable | The variable deliberately changed in an experiment. |
| Inference | A logical interpretation based on what scientists already know. |
| Observation | The act of noticing and describing events or processes in a careful, orderly way. |
| Peer Review | When scientists show their findings with other scientists who check for mistakes, oversights, unfair influences, and fraud, in techniques and analysis. |
| Bias | A personal, rather than scientific, point of view for, or against, certain kinds of people or activities. |