Ecology and Data Analysis Concepts

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Abiotic vs. biotic factors

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Abiotic = non-living; Biotic = living

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Hypothesis

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A supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.

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Prediction

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A thing predicted; can be graphed numerically.

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Natural history

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The study of organisms and their interactions within their natural environment through direct observation.

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Observational study

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A type of research where researchers observe or collect data from groups of people over a period of time without affecting the outcome.

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Causality

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The relationship between cause and effect.

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Standardization

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The process of making something conform to a standard.

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Representative

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Typical of a class, group, or body of opinion.

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Randomization

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A formal system for naming living organisms that uses two Latin words to identify each species.

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Replication

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Repeating an experiment/something multiple times for more accurate results.