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Biology Chapter 1
Biology Chapter 1 Section 3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| scientific method | the series of steps followed to solve problems, including collecting data, formulating a hypothesis, testing the hypothesis, and stating conclusions |
| observation | the process of obtaining information by using the senses; the information obtained by using the senses. |
| hypothesis | in science an idea or explanation that is based observations and that can be tested |
| prediction | a statement made in advance that expresses the results that will be obtained from testing a hypothesis if the hypothesis is supported; the expected outcome if a hypothesis is correct |
| experiment | a procedure that is carried out under controlled conditions to discover, demonstrate, or test a fact, theory, or general truth |
| control group | in an experiment, a group that serves as a standard of comparison with another group to which the control group is identical except for one factor |
| independent variable | in an experiment, the factor that is deliberately manipulated, also called manipulated variable |
| dependent variable | in an experiment, the factor that changes as a result of manipulation of one or more other factors; also called a responding variable |
| theory | an explanation for some phenomenon that is based on observation, experimentation, and reasoning; that is supported by a larger quantity of evidence nad that does not conflict with any existing experimental results or observations |
| peer review | the process in which experts in a given field examine the results and conclusions of a scientists study before that study is accepted for publication. |