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10 Cards in this Set
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Observation
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What is seen or measured
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Inference
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A conclusion based on observation or evidence
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Hypothesis
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An untested prediction. A good one states both cause and effect.
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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 two 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. Should be experimental group in every way except that it does NOT receive the treatment.
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Placebo
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A sugar pill or other "fake" treatment give to the control group so subjects do not know which group they are in.
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Independent Variable
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Variable that is being tested. Always goes on the X AXIS.
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Dependent Variable
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Variable that is measured at the end of an experiment; the the results. Always goes on the Y AXIS.
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