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Sources of error

Factores in an experiment that could cause incorrect results.

Scientific law

A scientific theory that has never been proven wrong.

Scientific theory

The most likely explanation for events that occur in nature.

Independent Variable

The factor being tested in an experiment.

Experimental group

The group that is tested and receives the independent variable.

Control group

The group that's without the independent variable.

Dependent variable

The actual data that the experiment measures.

Constants

The factors that must stay the same in order for the results t be accurate.

Controlled experiment

An experiment that tested only one factor at a time.

Hypothesis

A possible explanation or answer to a question.

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