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Biology Chapter 1.3
Term | Definition |
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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 y using the senses; the information obtained by using the senses. |
Hypothesis | In science, an idea or explanation that is based on 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 accurate. |
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. |
Experimental Group | In an experiment, a group that is identical to a control group except for one factor and that is compared with the control group. |
Independent Variable | In an experiment, the factor that is deliberately manipulated, also called the 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 large quantity of evidence and 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 the publication. |