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opinion

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the personal belief or viewpoint of an individual which typically has not been verified as fact

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controlled experiment

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an investigation into the effect of an independent variable on a dependent variable, while keeping all other factors constant

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reliable

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describes an experiment, tool or measurement that produces similar results when repeated and reproduced

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bias

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an inclination to favour a particular position or outcome

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error

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differences between observed values and the true value

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Country

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an area that is traditionally own and looked after by an Aboriginal language group or community, or by certain people within that group. The term may indicate more than simple a geographical area - it is also a concept that can encompass the spiritual meaning and feelings of deep connection and attachment associated with that area.

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hypothesis

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a testable statement that describes how experimenters expect the dependent variable to change as the independent variable changes

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research question

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a testable, achievable, and specific question that an investigation sets out to answer

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aim

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the objective of an investigation or experiment

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dependent variable (DV)

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the factor/s measured in the experiment that are changed when the IV is manipulated

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independent variable (IV)

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the factor/s that is/are manipulated in an experiment

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controlled variable

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a factor that is kept constant throughout the experiment. Also known as a constant variable

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uncontrolled variable

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a factor that is not kept constant or accounted for throughout the experiment. Also known as an extraneous variable

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methodology

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the strategy or overarching framework followed in a scientific investigation

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method

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the steps followed in a scientific investigation

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repeatable

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an experiment/ measurement in which scientists, using the methods they designed, can obtain the same result multiple times

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reproducible

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an experiment/ measurements in which a group of scientists, using methods designed by others, can obtain the same results as another group’s experiment

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vaild

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a measurement or experiment that actually tests what it claims to be testing

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experimental group

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a group of individuals/samples in which the independent variable is manipulated. Also known as the treatment group

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control group

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a group of individuals/samples that are not exposed to the independent variable. Also known as the experimental control, control treatment, or the control

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placebo

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a substance that has no active ingredients or side effects

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replication

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the process of running your test/experiment multiple times

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precise

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two or more measurements that closely align with each other

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replicates

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multiple measurements that are exposed to the same level of the IV, are very close in value, and are close to the ‘true’ value of the quantity being measured

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outlier
a reading that varies drastically from other results
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random error
variation in results caused by uncontrollable conditions between replicates, resulting in a less precise spread of readings. Can be reduced using more replicates or refining the measurement process
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accurate
how close a measurement is to the true value
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true value
the value that would be obtained by a perfect measurement without the influence of errors
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population
a set of similiar objects or individuals that are studied in a scientific investigation
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sample
a subset of the larger population being studied
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representative
a sample that accurately reflects the characteristics of the large population
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unbiased
a sample or measurement that is unaffected by a scientist's expectations
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personal error
mistakes or miscalculations due to human fault. Can be eliminated by performing the experiment again correctly
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systematic error
errors which cause results to differ by a consistent amount each time, typically due to faulty equipment or calibration, resulting in a less accurate result. Can be reduced by calibrating and maintaining instruments
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uncertainity
a quantification of the error associated with a measurement, often represented by the symbol 'Plus/Minus' after a reading
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ethics
a field of knowledge that helps individuals exercise moral judgement and determine what is right and wrong
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sterile
surgically clean and free from contamination by microorganisms. Also known as aseptic
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primary data
results collected from experiments, interviews, or surveys undertaken by the researcher
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raw data
results that have not been processed, manipulated or formatted for use
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transformed data
results that have been converted from their raw format into a more visually comprehensible format that is easier to analyse
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secondary data
results from sources other than the researcher's own investigations
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numerical variable
a factor that is measured as a number such as height, count of population, and age
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categorical variable
a factor that is qualitative, typically describing a characteristic such as gender, birth order (1st, 2nd, 3rd), or nationality
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trendline
a line that shows the main pattern followed by a set of points on a graph. Also known as a line of best fit
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anecdote
evidence involving a personal account or report of a previous experience that may provide a certain level of support for a position
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correlation
when there isi a relationship between two variables
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causation
when change in one variable leads to reliable change in another
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ethics
a field of knowledge that helps individuals exercise moral judgement and determine what is right and wrong
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applied ethics
the application of ethical theories to real-life moral problems and contexts
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metathinking
the practice of reflecting upon and evaluating the way we think, including the different strategies and tools for problem-solving and learning
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bioethics
the study of ethical issues pertaining to biology and medicine
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bioethical issue
an ethical dilemma pertaining to biology that typically involves a decision-making process between two or more choices or options for an action
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bioethical approach
a devision making framework that helps guide ethical behaiviour
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ethical concept
ethical concept a specific perspective or lens used to consider multiple angles of ethical dilemma

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