Intro. to Biology, Variables, & Graphs

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What is biology?

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The study of living things.

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What is the process by which scientists systematically study the natural world?

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The scientific method.

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What is the variable that the scientist measures called?

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Dependent variable.

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What is the group in an experiment that does not change and is used for comparison?

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Control group.

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What does the scientific method begin with?

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Observation.

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What is a hypothesis?

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

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What is an independent variable?

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The variable that is changed or controlled in an experiment.

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What is a controlled variable?

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A variable that is kept constant to ensure a fair test.

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What is the purpose of a control group in an experiment?

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To provide a baseline for comparison with the experimental group.

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What is data in scientific research?

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Information collected during an experiment.