Grade 8 Biology Units 0-6

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Benedict's Solution

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A chemical solution that changes color in the presence of glucose and other reducing sugars

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Coarse Adjustment Knob

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A knob used for making large, quick adjustments to the focus of the specimen

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Controlled Experiment

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A scientific test where all factors, except the one being investigated, are kept constant

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Control Group

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A group that does not receive the experimental treatment being tested, serving as a baseline for comparison against the experimental group

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Control/Constants

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Something that is kept the same throughout the experiment to ensure a fair test and isolate the effect of the independent variable

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Data

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Facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis

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Dependent Variable

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What is being measured in an experiment, and its value is determined by changes in the independent variable

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Experimental Group

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A group of participants who are exposed to the variable being tested, also known as the independent variable

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Fine Adjustment Knob

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A smaller knob used to make precise, small adjustments to the focus of the specimen

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Hypothesis

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A tentative, testable explanation for an observation or phenomenon