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unit 1 topic 2 vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Variable | something to test or change |
| Dependent variable | the variable that changes in response to the independant variable |
| Experimental group | the group that's being tested |
| Independent variable | the variable that is observed |
| 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 | sharing findings with others using hyothesises experimental methods results and analysis |
| Bias | a personal point of view |
| Controlled group | something exposed to the same conditions as the experimental group except for changes in the independent variable |