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Biology Exploring Life Ch 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| use of the senses to gather and record information about structures or processes in nature | observation |
| recorded observations or items of information | data |
| logical conclusion based on observations | inference |
| general conclusion | generalization |
| suggested, testable answer to a well-defined scientific question | hypothesis |
| any factor in an experiment that is not constant (any factor that can change) | variable |
| experiment that tests the effect of a single variable | controlled experiment |
| collected body of data from observations and experiments | evidence |
| well-tested explanation that makes sense of a great variety of scientific observations | theory |
| physical, mental, or mathematical representation of how people understand a process or an idea | model |
| application of scientific understanding for a specific purpose | technology |