STEM reading helpers.
Hypothesis
Testable proposed explanation.
Variable
Factor that can change.
Control group
Baseline group without treatment.
Correlation
Relationship; not necessarily causation.
Empirical
Based on observation/experiment.
Phenomenon
Observable event/fact.
Catalyst
Something that speeds a change.
Dormant
Inactive but potentially active.
Inherent
Built-in; essential.
Latent
Hidden; not yet visible.
Precise
Exact; carefully measured.
Robust
Strong; reliable under variation.
Sample
Subset used to represent a population.
Theory
Well-supported explanatory framework.