Chapter 1 The Science of Biology (SAVVAS) Bio.1

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What is the process of noticing and describing events or processes in a careful, orderly way?

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An observation.

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What is a logical interpretation based on prior knowledge and experience called?

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An inference.

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What is the factor in a controlled experiment that is deliberately changed by the scientist?

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Independent variable.

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What is a group in an experiment that is exposed to the same conditions as the experimental group except for one independent variable?

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Control group.

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What is the study of life?

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Biology.

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What is a hypothesis?

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

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What is the dependent variable in an experiment?

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The factor that is measured or observed in response to changes in the independent variable.

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What is the scientific method?

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A systematic approach to problem-solving that involves observation, hypothesis formation, experimentation, and conclusion.

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What is data in the context of scientific research?

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Information collected during an experiment, which can be qualitative or quantitative.

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What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative data?

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Qualitative data describes characteristics or qualities, while quantitative data involves numerical measurements.