Vocabulary
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scientific method | the series of steps followed to solve problems.
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observation | the act of perceiving a natural occurrence that causes someone to pose a question.
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hypothesis | a proposed explanation for the way a particular aspect of the natural world functions.
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prediction | a statement that forecasts what would happen in a test situation if the hypothesis were true.
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experiment | used to test a hypothesis and its predictions.
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control group | provides a normal standard against which the biologist can compare results of the experimental group.
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experimental group | identical to the control except for the independent variable.
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independent variable | the factor that is deliberately manipulated.
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dependent variable | the factor that that changes as a result of manipulation or one or more other factors
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theory | an explanation for some phenomenon that is based on observation, experiments, and reasoning; that is supported by evidence and doesn't conflict with any other experimental results or observations.
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peer review | the process in which experts in a given field examine the results and conclusions of a scientist's study before that study is accepted for publications.
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