BIO Unit 1 Vocab

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Hypothesis

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Proposed explanation or an answer to a scientific question.

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Independent / Manipulated Variable

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The factor or condition during an experiment that the scientist is changing.

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Dependent / Responding Variable

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The factor or condition during an experiment that the scientist is observing for change.

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Controlled / Constant Variable

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The factor or condition during an experiment that is not changed throughout the process to keep results reliable.

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Data

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Observations and measurements recorded during an experiment.

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Hierarchy of Life

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A system of organization for life where things are ranked one above the other going from simple to complex (smallest to largest).

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Characteristics of Life

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The set of qualities or features that are used to determine if something is living or nonliving.

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Levels of Organization

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Describes the positions within the hierarchy of life, and the way they are organized from simple to complex (smallest to largest).