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TERMS 1.3 + 1.4
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Observation | Using the senses to study the world; Using tools to collect measurements; Examining previous research results |
| Data | Observations and measurements recorded during an experiment |
| Hypothesis | Proposed explanation or answer to a scientific question |
| Experiment | Process that tests a a hypothesis by collecting information under controlled conditions |
| Independent Variable | Condition or factor that is manipulated by a scientist during an experiment |
| Dependent Variable | Experimental data collected through observation and measurement |
| Constant | Condition that is controlled so that it does not change during an experiment |
| Theory | Proposed explanation for a wide variety of observations and experimental results |
| Measurement | A determination of the dimensions of something using a standard unit |
| Accuracy | A description of how close a measurement is to the true value of the quantity measured |
| Precision | The exactness of a measurement |
| Microscope | Tool that provides an enlarged image of an object |
| Gene | Specific region of DNA that codes for a particular protein |
| Molecular Genetics | Study of DNA structure and function on the molecular level |
| Genomics | Study and comparison of genomes within a single species or among different species |