GBH2425S1 Flashcard 3

Front

What is a group of individuals of the same species living in the same area called?

Back

Population

Front

What is the smallest unit of biological structure that meets the functional requirements of 'living'?

Back

Cell

Front

What type of data is represented by counting the number of barnacles on a boat?

Back

Quantitative

Front

In an experiment, what do we call the variable that is kept constant?

Back

Controlled variable

Front

What type of reasoning involves drawing a specific conclusion from a general principle?

Back

Deductive reasoning

Front

What is the term for a testable prediction in an experiment?

Back

Hypothesis

Front

What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative data?

Back

Qualitative data describes characteristics, while quantitative data involves numbers and measurements.

Front

What is an ecosystem?

Back

A community of living organisms interacting with their environment.

Front

What is the role of a dependent variable in an experiment?

Back

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

Front

What is an independent variable?

Back

The variable that is changed or controlled in an experiment to test its effects.