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Biomedical Science |
The application of the principles of the natural sciences, especially biology and physiology, to clinical medicine |
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Control group |
The group in the experiment where the independent variable being tested is not applied so that it may serve as a standard comparison against the experimental group where the independent variable is applied |
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Dependent variable |
The measurable effect, outcome, or response in which the research is interested |
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Experiment |
A research study conducted to determine the effect that one variable has upon another variable |
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Forensic science |
The application of scientific knowledge to questions of civil and criminal law |
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Hypothesis |
Clear prediction of the anticipated results of an experiment |
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Independent variable |
The variable that is varied or manipulated by the researcher |
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Negative control |
Control group where conditions produce a negative outcome. ________ _______ groups help identify outside influences which may be present that were not accounted for when the procedure was created |
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Personal protective equipment |
Specialized clothing or equipment, worn by an employee for protection against infectious materials (as defined by OSHA) |
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Positive control |
Group expected to have a positive result, allowing the researcher to show that the experimental set up was capable of producing results |
