| A | B |
| assumption | a belief that something is true |
| bias | a tendency to favor something, prejudice |
| conclusion | the decision made about the outcome of an experiment; usually based on how well the actual result matches the predicted result |
| control | that group in an experiment in which everything,except the variable to be tested,is identical;the standard of comparison in an experiment |
| controlled experiment | an experiment in which all variables..except for the one being tested..are exactly the same |
| data | the results of specific trials or tests completed during experiments |
| dependent variable | the part of an experiment that is measured |
| evidence | support for the idea that something is true |
| experiment | a series of trials or tests that are done to support or refute a hypothesis |