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CP Intro vocab F
Introduction vocab F
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| :ology | the study of |
| Bio | life |
| biology | organized study of living things and their interactions with their natural and physical environments |
| cell | the smallest unit of life |
| controlled experiment | procedure that tests a hypothesis by collecting information under controlled conditions |
| controlled variables | in an experiment, the condition that is tested because it affects the outcome of the experiment |
| dependent variable | the result, measured outcome |
| homeostasis– | maintaining an internal balance, keeping conditions inside the body constant |
| hypothesis | an explanation for a question or problem that can be tested |
| independent variable– | causes a change in; the manipulated variable |
| inference | drawing a conclusion based on circumstantial evidence rather than as a result of observation |
| observation | a remark, statement, or comment based on something one has seen, heard, or noticed. |