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Unit 1 Topic 2 Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Constant | A value or factor that does not change |
| Variable | Anything that can change |
| Dependent Variable | The variable that is observed and that changes in response to the independent variable |
| Experimental Group | The specific set of objects in a study that receives the treatment or intervention being treated |
| Independent Variable | The variable that deliberately changes |
| 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 | Anonymous scientists who review other scientific work in the same field |
| Bias | A personal, rather than scientific, point of view for or against something |