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scientific method
the series of steps followed to solve problems
obserbation
the process of obtaining information by using the senses
hypothesis
in science, an idea or explanation that is based on observations and that can be tested
prediction
a statement made in advance that expresses the results that will be obtained from testing a hypothesis if the hypothesis is supported
experiment
a procedure that is carred out under controlled conditions to descover, demonstrate, or test a fact, theory, or general truth
control group
in an experiment, a group that seves as a standard of comparison with another group to which the control group is identical except for one factor
experimental group
in an experiment, a group that is identical to a control group except for one factor and that is compared with the control group
independent variable
in an experiment, the factor that is deliberately manipulated, also called the manipulated variable
dependent variable
in an experiment, the factor that changes as a result of manipulation of one or more other factors; also called a responding variable
theory
an explanation for some phenomenon that is based on obserbation, experimentation, and reasoning;
peer review
the process in which experts in a given field examine the results and conclusions of a scientist;s study before that study is accepted for publication
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