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Science
observations and analysis of the natural world.
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Scientific Method
a method or procedure for conducting science through systematic observation, hypotheses, measurement/experiment, analysis, and modification of hypotheses.
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Hypothesis
a supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.
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Experiment
a means that has been developed as a way to determine if observations support or reject the hypothesis.
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Control Group
the group in an experiment or study that remains unchanged from various independent variables and is then used as a benchmark to measure how the other variables tested.
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Theory
a collection or system of well-tested ideas across multiple subjects that is intended to explain a particular phenomenon.