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Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
Recent studies refer to a collection of research and experiments conducted in the relatively recent past. These studies explore new information, trends, or findings within a particular field.
A hypothesis is an educated guess or prediction that researchers make before conducting a study to guide their investigation.
Experimental Group: In an experiment, the experimental group is the group of participants who receive or experience the treatment or intervention being studied.