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abstract
A brief summary of a research project and its findings.
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bibliography
A list of the books referred to in a research project. It usually appears at the end, or as a separate section, known as an appendix.
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Conclusions
A brief summary of how the results of an experiment support or contradict a hypothesis.
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Control
A duplicate setup, sample or observation treated identically to the rest of an experiment except for the variable being tested. And the control variable is meant to represent what’s normal or unch [..]
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demonstration project
A project that retests an experiment already conducted by someone else. A demonstration project can also show how something works. Adding a variable to a demonstration can make it into an experime [..]
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hypothesis
A proposed explanation for a phenomenon. In science, a hypothesis is an idea that hasn’t yet been rigorously tested. Once a hypothesis has been extensively tested and is generally accepted to be t [..]
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Falsification
To change information or evidence to mislead.
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graph
A diagram that illustrates a relationship, typically between two variables. Each variable is measured along one of two axes, positioned at right angles.
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literature search
An organized review of books, articles and published research on a specific topic.
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Mentor
An experienced and trusted adviser who provides advice and counseling.
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