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inference
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a conclusion based on observation or evidence
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observation
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what is seen or measured
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hypothesis
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an untested prediction
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theory
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a broad explanation of natural events that is supported by strong evidence
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controlled experiment
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compares the results of an experiment between 2 or more groups
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experimental group
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group being tested or receiving treatment
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control group
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"normal" group. Identical to experimental group except that it does not receive the treatment
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placebo
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a fake treatment given to control group so subjects do not know which group they are in (sugar...
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independent variable
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variable that is being tested. (graphed on the x axis)
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dependent variable
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variable that is being tested. (graphed on the y axis)
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