Bio 1: Recap

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What is the information you obtain through your senses, such as touch, sound and sight?

Back

an observation

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What type of variable is the fertilizer when experimenting with plant growth?

Back

Independent variable

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What do we call the process of living things increasing in size or number?

Back

Growth and development

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Why should you not change multiple variables at a time in an experiment?

Back

It would be too difficult to determine the effects of each variable.

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What do we call the part of the experiment that remains the same for both the control and experimental group?

Back

Constants

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What is a hypothesis?

Back

A testable prediction about the outcome of an experiment.

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

Back

To provide a standard for comparison against the experimental group.

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What is the difference between dependent and independent variables?

Back

The independent variable is manipulated, while the dependent variable is measured.

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What is homeostasis?

Back

The ability of living organisms to maintain a stable internal environment.

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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.