Term opposite of controls

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banyen
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Term opposite of controls

Post by banyen »

Hey, I was wondering what the scientific term is for the samples that are actually changing, or the samples that you are actually applying the independent variable to. Just like controls is referring to samples that aren't exposed to light, what is the word for the samples that are exposed to light?
THANKS!
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dcnick96
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Re: Term opposite of controls

Post by dcnick96 »

Hello. Excellent question.

Refer to your samples in groups: Your control group (no light) and your experimental group (exposed to light).

Good luck!
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banyen
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Re: Term opposite of controls

Post by banyen »

Thanks a lot!
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