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Biology as Science

TermDefinitionHint/Examples
Biology the study of life -"ology" means to study "bio-" means life
Science the process of exploring and understanding the natural world biology is a science
Experiment a systematic process used to test a hypothesis
Theory an explanation of related observations based upon supported hypotheses multiple times A hypothesis is NOT a theory. Evidence-supported hypotheses support theories.
Hypothesis a prediction of an outcome of an experiment based upon observations and inferences "educated guess"
Independent Variable a variable controlled by the experimenter "I" control the "I"ndependent variable
Dependent Variable a variable influenced by the independent variable; the data we measure "depends" upon the independent variable
Constants factors kept the same within all groups within an experiment constant = same
Control Group data group used for comparison to the experimental group; does not contain or include the independent variable
Experimental Group data group being tested by the hypothesis; includes the independent variable
Data all information gathered in an experiment
Inference an explanation for an observation based on past experience and prior knowledge
Biologist someone who studies biology "bio-" means life "-ologist" means someone who studies
Analysis organizing data into charts, tables, graphs, etc. to support or not support the hypothesis We commonly use math functions to analyze data.
Observation gathering of information by using our five senses What we learn from others can be observations.
Created by: mrjaeckels
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