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Bio 12 Lesson 1.a
Vocab Cards
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A sample in which a factor whose effect is being estimated is absent or is held constant, in order to provide a comparison. | Control |
| A test group that is kept neutral and is used as a standard for comparison. | Control Group |
| The observed variable in an experiment or study whose changes are determined by the presence or degree of one or more independent variables. | Dependent Variable |
| A test under controlled conditions that is made to demonstrate a known truth, examine the validity of a hypothesis, or determine the efficacy of something previously untried. | Experiment |
| An additional experiment that is done introducing the variable factor. | Experimental Group |
| A tentative explanation for an observation, phenomenon, or scientific problem that can be tested by further investigation. | Hypothesis |
| A manipulated variable in an experiment or study whose presence or degree determines the change in the dependent variable. | Independent Variable |
| A series of steps taken to accomplish an end | Procedure |
| The precision of a measurement, as measured by the variance of repeated measurements of the same object. | Reliability |
| The number of objects in the sample. | Sample Size |
| Scientific method refers to a body of techniques for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge. | Scientific Method |
| A set of statements or principles devised to explain a group of facts or phenomena, especially one that has been repeatedly tested or is widely accepted and can be used to make predictions about natural phenomena. | Theory |
| The degree to which data or results of a study are correct or true. | Validity |