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Unit 1 Topic 2 vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| constant | The factors you keep the same throughout the experiment |
| variable | the factors that can change |
| dependent variable | The variable that is observed and that changes in response to the independent variable |
| experimental group | the group in an experiment that the variable is tested |
| independent variable | the variable that is changed on purpose. |
| inference | a logical interpretation based on what scientists already know. |
| observation | The act of noticing and describing events or processes in a carful, orderly way. |
| peer review | scientist share their findings with other scientists and they review their work to make sure there is no errors |
| bias | a personal, rather than specific, point of view for, or against something. |