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| scientific method |
A systematic way of solving a problem by making observations. |
| analyzing |
Looking for relationships in data. |
| hypothesis |
An educated guess at the solution of a problem. |
| controlled experiment |
It attempts to look at just one factor that could help answer the original problem. |
| variable |
In controlled, this is the factor that is deliberately changed or altered. |
| experimental group |
In an experiment, the group where the variable is altered. |
| control group |
In an experiment, the group that experiences no change in the variable. |
| qualitative data |
Descriptive information not involving numbers. |
| quantitative data |
Measurable or numerical information. |
| classifying |
Separating data into groups. |
| conclusion |
An answer that seems to best fit the data analysis. |
| verify |
The process of testing the correctness of a solution. |
| theory |
A partially verified idea that relates a number of different observations. |
| laws |
A statement of a consistent pattern of phenomena in nature; a theory that has been verified through numerous experiments and observations. |
| universal statements |
An absolute statement using "all" or "none." |
| value judgements |
A decision regarding the rightness, beauty, worth, or some other immeasurable characteristics of an object or action. |
Biology Lab Midterm
