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Bio Vocab List 1.1
Bio Vocab List 1.1 - Scientific Method
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Scientific Method | problem solving procedure |
| Hypothesis | a prediction that can be tested |
| Theory | a well-tested explanation, supported by many types of evidence |
| Writing a Hypothesis | "If, ... Then, ... " sentance |
| Cause and Effect | relationship between hypothesis and successful result |
| Subject | thing being experimented on, usually person/animal/plant/etc. |
| Variable | any aspect of the experiment; can affect the experiment/outcome |
| Control Group | all variables must be kept the same, used for comparison or normal 'baseline' |
| Experimental Group | all variables are kept the same EXCEPT for variable being tested |
| Independent Variable | what is being changed/tested |
| Dependent Variable | what is being measured/observed |
| Sources of Error | things that may change the experiment, making it invalid |