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Bob Jones Chpt 1.3
Key Terms
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Scientific Method | A logical method of problem solving that involves observing and reaching a conclusion. |
| Research | An investigation into a topic often carried on by reading, inquiry, or scientific observation. |
| Hypothesis | An educated guess about the solution to a problem; helps define and direct an experiment. |
| Survey | A scientific study used to determine what exists or what is a common practice in an area. |
| Data | The recorded information from an experiment or survey. |
| Controlled experiment | An experiment testing two identical groups for a single variable. |
| Independent variable | The variable in a controlled experiment that is manipulated by the researcher; also called the experimental variable. |
| Control group | The group in a n experiment that is not exposed to the experimental variable. |
| Experimental group | The group in an experiment that is exposed to the experimental, or independent, variable. |
| Dependent variable | The variable in a controlled experiment that shows the effect of the treatment. |
| Biogenesis | The concept that life comes only from pre-existing life. |