Here's a breakdown:
* Experiment: A controlled procedure to test a hypothesis.
* Control Group: The group in an experiment that doesn't receive the treatment.
* Experimental Group: The group that receives the treatment or manipulation.
* Suffix (in Experiment): The specific treatment or condition applied to the experimental group.
Examples:
* Experiment: Testing the effectiveness of a new fertilizer on plant growth.
* Control Group: Plants receive regular water and no fertilizer.
* Experimental Group: Plants receive regular water plus the new fertilizer (this is the suffix).
Why Use a Suffix?
Sufixes allow researchers to isolate and study the specific effect of a particular treatment. They can determine if the added condition is truly responsible for any observed changes in the experimental group compared to the control group.
Note:
* The term "suffix" is not a standard scientific term. It's more of a colloquial way to describe the treatment in an experiment.
* In some scientific contexts, "suffix" might refer to a specific aspect of a treatment, like a particular dosage level or application method.
Always be clear about the specific context when discussing "suffixes" in experiments.