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Result

The outcome of an experiment conducted using the scientific method. This observed result is compared to the expected result according to the research hypothesis, and a conclusion is made about whether the results support or contradict the hypothesis.

Added: Fri Dec 21 2007
Last Modified: Thu Apr 03 2008

Related Terms

Scientific method Observation Abduction Abductive reasoning Hypothesis Experiment Deductive reasoning Deduction Expected result Observed result Conclusion

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