Biology test (chapter 1)

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A scientist’s interpretation of what they see, and creation of a possible explanation is a __________.

• data

• hypothesis

• variable

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    The data collected in an experiment could be _____________, when scientists use a description and ________________, when they are counting or measuring the sample.

• qualitative...

  quantitative

• independent...

  dependent

• observation...theory

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A controlled experiment measures changes in factors. These factors are also known as ________________.

• variables

• bias

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_______________ is the final step in scientific methodology.

• Hypothesis

• Drawing conclusions

• Observation

• Collecting and analyzing data

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A _______________ is a well-tested explanation that unifies a broad range of observations and hypothesis.

• hypothesis

• theory

• controlled experiment

• control group

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    The process of noticing and describing events in an orderly way is ________________.

• data

• independent variable

• dependent variable

• observation

^{Match the definition with the correct characteristic of living things:}

Process that maintains internal

    balance in all living things.

• reproduction

• growth and development

• response to the environment

• homeostasis

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Process in which 

organisms produce new organisms.

• reproduction

• metabolism

• evolution

• homeostasis

^{Match the definition with the correct characteristic of living things:}

Organisms change over time to adapt

  to changing conditions.

• evolution

• response to the environment

• growth and development

• metabolism

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Organisms react to external and

   internal stimuli.

• reproduction

• response to the environment

• metabolism

• homeostasis