32 lines
1002 B
Markdown
32 lines
1002 B
Markdown
# Week 1 Vocabulary - Aidan Sharpe
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## Independent Variable
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The independent variable in an experiment is variable being manipulated by the experimenter.
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## Dependent Variable
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The dependent variable in an experiment is the variable being measured by the experimenter.
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## Standardized Variable
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Standardized variables in an experiment are the variables that are held constant.
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## Control Group
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The baseline (default case) for the independent variable.
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## Experimental Group
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The set of all tests where the independent variable is changed.
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## Hypothesis
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An educated prediction about how changing the independent variable will affect the dependent variable.
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## Qualitative
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Measurements or observations that are strictly descriptive or categorical in nature and do not include numerical information.
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## Quantitative
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Measurements or observations that include numerical information.
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## Inference
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Using trends to make predictions.
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## Observation
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Any measurement qualitative or quantitative in nature.
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