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unit 1 topic 2 vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Constant | something that stays the same, happens all the time without stopping, or is a fixed number that does not change |
| Control Group | a baseline comparison group in an experiment that does not receive the test treatment |
| Dependent Variable | the factor that you measure and observe in an experiment to see how it changes. |
| Independent Variable | a factor that a researcher changes, controls, or manipulates in an experiment to test its effects on another factor. |
| Experimental Group | the specific set of subjects in a study that receives the treatment or intervention being tested. |
| inference | a conclusion or educated guess reached using available evidence and logical reasoning. |
| Observation | the act of carefully watching, noticing, or gathering information using the senses or scientific instruments. |
| Peer Review | the evaluation of scholarly work or research by experts in the same field before it is published. |
| Bias | a strong preference or an unfair leaning for or against a person, group, or idea. |
| Variable | any factor, trait, or number that can change or take on different values. |