Miller and Levine Biology Chapter 1

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What are the steps of the scientific method in order?

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observation, hypothesis, experiment, record data, conclusion

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What is bias in scientific research?

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Bias is a tendency to favor one perspective or outcome over others, often influenced by personal connections or beliefs.

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What do good scientists make careful observations about?

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Good scientists make careful observations about the world around them.

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What characteristic do good scientists possess regarding their curiosity?

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Good scientists are curious about the world.

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What is the dependent variable in an experiment?

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The dependent variable is the factor that is observed and measured in an experiment.

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What is the independent variable in an experiment?

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The independent variable is the factor that is manipulated or changed in an experiment.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A hypothesis is a testable prediction about the relationship between variables.

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What is an experiment?

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An experiment is a procedure carried out to test a hypothesis.

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What is the control group in an experiment?

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The control group is the group that does not receive the experimental treatment and is used for comparison.

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What is the experimental group in an experiment?

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The experimental group is the group that receives the treatment or condition being tested.