Scientific Terms for Experiments

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Controlled Experiment

Involves the use of 2 or more variables, in which one is being observed against a standard or standard results

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Independent Variable

Scientist controls

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Dependent Variable

Used to measure results

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Control Group

The standard

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Experimental Group

The group that is being observed against the standard

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Descriptive Studies

Employed when a scientist is trying to generate a hypothesis as opposed to testing one; often used to develop background knowledge about a topic from which future experimental studies may derive

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