Introduction to Biology

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What is a possible explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested?

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Hypothesis

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What type of data involves descriptions that cannot be counted or measured?

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Qualitative data

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What is a factor that the experimenter has full control over and changes to see what happens?

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Independent Variable

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What is a response in biological terms?

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A reaction to a stimulus, e.g., pupils constricting when exposed to bright light.

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In an experiment, what is the dependent variable?

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The variable that is measured or observed, e.g., The Applause in the APPLAUSOMETER experiment.

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What is the definition of a theory in biology?

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A well-substantiated explanation of an aspect of the natural world that is based on a body of evidence.

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What is quantitative data?

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Data that can be counted or measured, often represented in numbers.

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What is a control group in an experiment?

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A group that does not receive the experimental treatment and is used as a benchmark.

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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 variable in an experiment?

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Any factor, trait, or condition that can exist in differing amounts or types.