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Chapter 1.3 Vocab
Biology Notcards
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| scientific Method | the series of steps followed to solve problems including collecting data, formulating, a hypothesis, stating a hypothesis, and conclusion |
| obsercation | the process of obtaining information by useing the senses |
| Hypothesis | an idea or explaniation that is based on an observation that can be tested |
| Prediciton | a statement made in advance that expresses the results that will be obtained from the testing of a hypothesis; the expected outcome if the hypothsis is accurate |
| Experiment | a procedure that is carried out under controlled circumstances to discover demostrate or or test a fact |
| Control Group | In an experiment a group that serves as an comparison for another group; the control is identical except for one difference |
| Experiment Group | is identical to the control group except for one factor that is compared to the control group |
| Independent Variable | in an experiment the factor that is deliberatley manipulated |
| Dependednt variable | in an experiment the factor that changes as due to a result as a manipulation of one or more other factors |
| Theory | an explanation for some phenonenom that is based on experimentation, and reasoning that is supported by a large quantity of evidence and that does not conflict with any other existing experimental results or observations. |
| Peer Review | tne process inwhich experts in a given field examine the results and conclusions of a scientist study before it can be accepted for publication |