Experimental Procedure
Definition
An experimental procedure outlines step-by-step instructions for conducting an experiment. It includes details about the materials, equipment, variables, and methods used to collect data.
Analogy
Think of an experimental procedure as a recipe for baking cookies. It tells you exactly what ingredients to use, how much of each ingredient, and the specific steps to follow in order to achieve the desired outcome.
Related terms
Control Group: A control group is a group in an experiment that does not receive any treatment or manipulation. It serves as a baseline for comparison.
Independent Variable: The independent variable is the variable that is intentionally changed or manipulated by the experimenter.
Dependent Variable: The dependent variable is the variable that responds to changes in the independent variable. It is measured or observed during the experiment.
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