the action or process of observing something

or someone carefully or in order to gain

information.

The group in an experiment that receives no

treatment or a placebo.

The group in an experiment that receives the

treatment.

In an experiment, the variable that one group

receives and the other does not.

In an experiment, the outcome of the

experiment that is being measured.

The measurable, observable, or felt

improvement in health or behavior not
attributable to a medication or invasive
treatment that has been administered.

Undeniably true in
100% of cases
Only refers to the laws
of gravity

Law

True in most cases

Ex.- theory of
evolution

Theory