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unit 1 topic 2 vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| observation | the act of noticing and describing events or processes in a careful, orderly way. |
| inference | a logical interpretation based on what scientists already know. |
| independent variable | the variable that is observed and that changes in response to the independent variable called the dependent variable. |
| dependent variable | the factor that you measure and observe in an experiment to see how it changes. |
| peer review | ensure that articles meet the highest standards of quality. |
| bias | a personal, rather than scientific, point of view, or against, something. |
| constant | factor that is kept the exact same throughout an experiment to ensure the results are valid and accurate. |
| variable | any factor, trait, or condition in a living system or experiment that can change, be controlled, or be measured |
| experimental group |