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unit 1 topic 2 vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| constant | a value or condition that doesn't change |
| variable | any factor, trait, or condition that can change or exist in different amounts or types during an experiment |
| dependent variable | the outcome or response that you measure in a scientific experiment |
| experimental group | the set of test subjects that receives the specific treatment or intervention being tested in a scientific study |
| independent variable | the specific factor that a scientist changes or manipulates in an experiment to test its effects |
| inference | a logical conclusion or interpretation drawn from collected data, direct observations, and prior knowledge |
| observation | the active gathering of information from a primary source using the senses or scientific instruments |
| peer review | an quality-control process where independent experts in the same scientific field evaluate a research paper before it is published |
| bias | a systematic error that skews study results and leads to false conclusions |
| controlled group | a standard baseline in a scientific experiment that does not receive the test treatment |