Scientific Control

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Scientific Control Definition

Methodology that tests integrity in experiments by isolating variables as dictated by the scientific method in order to make a conclusion about such variables. In a controlled experiment, two virtually identical experiments are conducted, but the factor being tested is varied in only one of them. This serves to isolate any causal phenomena.

Scientific Control Synonyms

Scientific Control, Control

Terms in Scientific Control category

Negative Control
Positive Control