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Observed result

The actual outcome of a designed experiment using the scientific method. This outcome is compared to the expected outcome as described in the research hypothesis, and a conclusion is made that the experimental data either supports or contradicts 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 Result Expected result Conclusion

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