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Unit 1 Topic 2 vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Variable | Any factor, trait, or condition that can change or exist in different amounts or types during an experiment |
| Independant Variable | The thing being changed |
| Dependent Variable | The thing being measured/the Data collected |
| Experimental Group | the group which is experimented one/ Independent veritable |
| Control group | The group that gets compared to the experimental group. (this group gets to special treatment done on them) |
| Observation | The gathering of information using the senses or scientific instruments |
| Inference | A logical conclusion or interpretation drawn from collected data, direct observations, and prior knowledge |
| Bias | Preferring one thing, person, or outcome over the other due to personal preference |
| Peer Review | An experiment/claim investigated or reviewed by other scientists |
| Constant | Things that will stay the same throughout the whole experiment |