Week 1 Vocab Review

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Define Science:

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A systemically organized way of learning about or examining the natural world.

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Define Biology

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The study of life.

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Observation: first step in the Scientific Method using the 5 senses.

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the first step to carrying out the Scientific Method using the 5 senses (sound, sight, taste, touch, smell.)

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Define Inference

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Uses prior knowledge to develop a hypothesis.

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Define Hypothesis

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A testable statement based on observations and inferences.

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Independent Variable: A variable in an experiment that the Scientist deliberately changes (manipulated). X-Axis representation.

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A variable in an experiment that the Scientist deliberately changes (manipulated). Represented on the X-Axis of a graph.

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Dependent Variable: A variable in an experiment observed for change (responding). Represented on the Y-Axis of a graph.

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A variable in an experiment observed for change (responding). Represented on the Y-Axis of a graph.

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Define Experimental Group

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A group in an experiment tested by measuring responses to variables.

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Control Group: A group in an experiment where all variables are kept constant for comparison.

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A group in an experiment where all variables are kept constant for comparison.

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Define Qualitative Data

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Data from observations using the 5 senses.