Week 1 Vocab Review

Define Science...

• A systemically organized way of learning about or examining the natural world.

• The study of life.

• the first step to carrying out the Scientific Method using the 5 senses (sound, sight, taste, touch, smell.) 

• uses prior knowledge to figure out or develop a hypothesis.

Define Biology....

• The study of life.

• a systemically organized way of learning about or examining the natural world. 

• a testable statement that relies on information gathered from observations and inferences. 

• the first step to carrying out the Scientific Method using the 5 senses (sound, sight, taste, touch, smell.) 

Define Observation...

• The study of life.

• the first step to carrying out the Scientific Method using the 5 senses (sound, sight, taste, touch, smell.) 

• a testable statement that relies on information gathered from observations and inferences. 

• uses prior knowledge to figure out or develop a hypothesis.

Define Inference...

• The study of life.

• uses prior knowledge to figure out or develop a hypothesis.

• a systemically organized way of learning about or examining the natural world. 

• a testable statement that relies on information gathered from observations and inferences. 

Define Hypothesis...

• the first step to carrying out the Scientific Method using the 5 senses (sound, sight, taste, touch, smell.) 

• the study of life.

• a testable statement that relies on information gathered from observations and inferences. 

Define Independent Variable...

• A variable in an experiment that the Scientist deliberately changes (manipulated). Represented on the X- Axis of a graph. 

• A variable in an experiment that the Scientist observes for change or reaction (responding). Represent on the Y-Axis of a graph. 

• A group or subject in an experiment that is tested by measuring responses to variables. 

• A group or subject in an experiment of which all variables are kept the same so others are able to be compared to. 

Define Dependent Variable...

• A variable in an experiment that the Scientist deliberately changes (manipulated). Represented on the X- Axis of a graph. 

• A variable in an experiment that the Scientist observes for change or reaction (responding). Represent on the Y-Axis of a graph. 

• A group or subject in an experiment that is tested by measuring responses to variables. 

• A group or subject in an experiment of which all variables are kept the same so others are able to be compared to. 

Define Experimental Group...

• A variable in an experiment that the Scientist deliberately changes (manipulated). Represented on the X- Axis of a graph. 

• A variable in an experiment that the Scientist observes for change or reaction (responding). Represent on the Y-Axis of a graph. 

• A group or subject in an experiment that is tested by measuring responses to variables. 

• A group or subject in an experiment of which all variables are kept the same so others are able to be compared to. 

Define Control Group...

• A variable in an experiment that the Scientist deliberately changes (manipulated). Represented on the X- Axis of a graph. 

• A variable in an experiment that the Scientist observes for change or reaction (responding). Represent on the Y-Axis of a graph. 

• A group or subject in an experiment that is tested by measuring responses to variables. 

• A group or subject in an experiment of which all variables are kept the same so others are able to be compared to. 

Define Qualitative Date...

• Data drawn from observations made from the 5 senses.

• Data drawn from measurements, often expressed numerically.

• a well-supported explanation that is based on repeated experimentation, but is not proven. 

• to move the air above a specimen to your nose in order not to breath directly from the specimen.