 | Term | Definition |
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Life Science |
The study of Living things and how they interact with things around them |
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conclusion |
A decision based on observations and analysis of data in an experiment |
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observation |
the viewing and recording of data |
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Trade-offs |
An exchange of one thing in return for another, giving up one benefit or advantage for another regarded as more desirable |
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inference |
Logical conclusions based on factual knowledge or evidence |
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ethics |
The study of right and wrong in people's behavior/conduct |
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analyze |
To examine, closely study, and evaluate in order to better understand data |
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Clinical Trial |
Tests done by volunteers to determine if a products such as medicines should be made available to the public |
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experiment |
The act of conducting a controlled test or investigation |
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Informed Consent |
The volunteers in a clinical trial sign this form that states that they have been told (informed) about the risks and that they agree to participate in the trial |
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control |
A standard of comparison for checking or verifying the results of an experiment |
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variable |
the value that is changed or controlled in order to isolate and identify what is causing the observed effect |
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placebo |
An inactive substance or preparation used as a control in an experiment or test to determine the effectiveness of a medicinal drug |
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hypothesis |
An explanation for an observation or scientific problem that can be tested by further investigation |
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qualitative data |
used in research involving detailed, verbal descriptions of characteristics, cases, and settings; typically uses observation, interviewing, and document review to collect data |
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quantitative data |
represented as numerical figures that can be expressed in numerical terms, counted, or compared on a scale |
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range |
A set of values |
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sample size |
The number of items in a sample |
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evidence |
The available facts, data, and/or observations which support a theory or conclusion |
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Deficiency |
A lack of something |
