Ch. 2 Key Terms. Flashcards
1
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observation
A
information gathered by using sight, hearing smell, and touch
2
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hypothesis
A
testable explanation for an observation
3
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prediction
A
logical statement about what will happen if a hypothesis is correct
4
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experiment
A
procedure for testing a hypothesis under controlled conditions
5
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variable
A
the factor of interest
6
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experimental group
A
the group that receives the experimental treatment
7
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control group
A
the group that does not receive the experimental treatment
8
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data
A
information gathered during an experiment
9
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correlation
A
association between two or more events used to study a subject when using an experiment is impossible or unethical
10
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value
A
principles or standards we consider important
11
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decision-making model
A
systematic process for making decisions
