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Vocab
Term | Definition |
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Inference | A conclusion drawn from evidence or observations. |
Hypothesis | A testable prediction about the relationship between variables. |
Control Group | The group in an experiment that is not exposed to the experimental treatment. |
Experimental Group | The group in an experiment that receives the treatment being tested. |
Independent Variable | The factor that is changed or manipulated in an experiment. |
Dependent Variable | The factor that is measured or observed in response to changes in the independent variable. |
Constant | A factor that remains unchanged throughout an experiment. |
Quantitative Data | Numerical data that can be measured. |
Qualitative Data | Descriptive data that can be observed but not easily measured. |
Conclusion | A summary of the results and interpretations of an experiment. |
Scientific Theory | A well-supported explanation of phenomena based on extensive evidence. |
Scientific Law | A statement that describes a consistent and universal relationship observed in nature. |