Experimental Vocab Review

Front

Test variable

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Independent Variable

Front

Measured outcome

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Dependent Variable

Front

Duplication of an experiment by another scientist

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Replication

Front

Repeated measurements or trials in an experiment

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repetition

Front

Comparison group in an experiment

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Control

Front

Variables that remain the same in an experiment

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Constant

Front

Information gathered using the 5 senses

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Observations

Front

Mini conclusions from background knowledge and observations

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Inferences

Front

Based on observations and facts

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Objective

Front

Based on opinions and personal experience

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Subjective