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Total cards: 18•Content version: v4•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026

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#1
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control test

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conducted using standard conditions

#2
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experimental test

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conducted with one variable changed

#3
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control variables

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same for both groups

#4
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i.v

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thing that changes -> x-axis

#5
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d.v

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thing being measured -> y-axis

#6
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fair test

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where only one variable differs between the two groups

#7
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quantitive data

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measurement

#8
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qualitative data

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direct observation

#9
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validity

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fairly test the hypothesis so that the only thing affecting the results is the i.v

#10
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accuracy

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how correct or true the measurements are

#11
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reliability

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how similar results are for trials of the same test

#12
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errors

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human, random (unpredictable), systematic (equipments)

#13
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ethics

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a set of moral principles or values -> Scientific ethics calls for honesty and integrity in all stages of scientific practice

#14
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ethically sound principles examples

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voluntary participation informed consent risk of harm confidentiality anonymity

#15
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placebos

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inactive substance that looks like the real medication -> used to research the effectiveness of medical treatments

#16
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placebo effect

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phantom improvement

#17
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blind experiment

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patients don’t know

#18
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double blind experiment

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both patients and researcher don’t know