Scientific theory - An explanatory hypothesis for a natural phenomenon that is exceptionally well supported by empirical data., Hypothesis - A proposed explanation for a phenomenon, Independent variable - A measurable entity that is available at the start of a process being observed and the value of which can be changed as required; generally represented on the x- axis in a graph., Dependent variable - A measurable entity that is created by the process being observed and the value of which cannot be controlled; generally represented on the y- axis in a graph and expected to change in response to a change in the independent variable., Control group - A groups used as a basis of comparison, Experimental group - The group that receives the treatment, Control variables - Factors of the experiment that remain the same between the control group and the experimental group, Anecdotal observation - Observation of one or only a few instances of a phenomenon., Pseudoscience - Hypotheses and theories not supported by trustworthy and methodical scientific studies., Biology - the study of life, Placebo - An inactive substance used in controlled experiments to test the effectiveness of another substance. The treatment group receives the substance being tested, and the control group receives the placebo., Superstition - The irrational belief that actions not related by logic to a course of events can influence an outcome., Objective - Based on facts not on opinions, Subjective - Includes personal perspectives and opinions,

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