Miller and Levine Biology Chapter 1

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What is a hypothesis?

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A hypothesis is a proposed explanation for a phenomenon, which can be tested through experimentation.

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What is a control group in an experiment?

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A control group is a group in an experiment that does not receive the treatment or intervention being tested, allowing for comparison with the experimental group.

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How many centimeters are in one meter?

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1 meter equals 100 centimeters.

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What is bias in scientific research?

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Bias is a tendency to favor one outcome or conclusion over others, often due to personal connections or beliefs.

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What does it mean to be a skeptic in science?

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Being a skeptic means questioning the validity of claims and being open to changing one's mind based on new evidence.

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What is the scientific method?

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The scientific method is a systematic process for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.

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What is an independent variable?

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An independent variable is the factor that is manipulated or changed in an experiment to test its effects on the dependent variable.

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What is a dependent variable?

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A dependent variable is the factor that is measured or observed in an experiment, which is affected by changes in the independent variable.

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What is the importance of replication in experiments?

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Replication is important because it helps verify results and ensures that findings are reliable and not due to chance.

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What is an observation in scientific research?

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An observation is the act of noting and recording something using the senses or scientific instruments.