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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| constant | occurring continuously over a period of time. |
| control group | serves as the standard for comparison in an experiment. It is a group that is identical to the experimental group in all aspects except that it does not receive the treatment or intervention being tested. |
| dependent variable | A dependent variable is a mathematical variable whose value is determined by that of one or more other variables in a function. |
| independent variable | An independent variable is a mathematical variable that does not depend on other variables in an expression or function. |
| experimental group | An experimental group is a group in a study that receives a treatment or intervention being investigated. |
| inference | In statistics, inference is the process of drawing conclusions about a parameter or population based on sample data. |
| observation | An observation can serve as a fundamental step in the scientific method, where it involves noticing phenomena and gathering data through tests and experiments. |
| peer review | Peer review is a process where experts in a specific field evaluate a work or ideas they were not involved in creating. |
| bias | Bias refers to a tendency or inclination that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation. |
| variable | In mathematics and logic, a variable is a symbol, typically a letter, that represents an unknown numerical value in an equation or expression. |