Biology Unit 1 Review

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What is the study of life?

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Biology

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What is homeostasis?

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The process by which organisms maintain a stable internal environment despite changes in external conditions.

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What is an independent variable?

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Something that we predict will impact the outcome of the experiment.

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What is a dependent variable?

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Something that is measured through the experiment.

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On a line graph, which variable is displayed on the x-axis?

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Independent variable.

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What is the scientific method?

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A systematic process for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A testable prediction about the relationship between two or more variables.

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What is a control group?

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A group in an experiment that does not receive the experimental treatment and is used for comparison.

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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.

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What is the role of a conclusion in an experiment?

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To summarize the results and determine whether the hypothesis was supported or refuted.