VCS Biology _Unit 1_Science Process

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What is the scientific method?

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A systematic process used for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A testable prediction about the relationship between two or more variables.

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What is a variable in an experiment?

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Any factor, trait, or condition that can exist in differing amounts or types.

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What is an independent variable?

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The variable that the scientist manipulates or changes in an experiment.

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What is a dependent variable?

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The variable that is measured or observed in an experiment.

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What is a control group?

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The group in an experiment that does not receive the treatment and is used for comparison.

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What is a scientific theory?

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A well-substantiated explanation of an aspect of the natural world that is based on a body of evidence.

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What is peer review?

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The process by which scientific work is evaluated by other experts in the field before publication.

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What is replication in scientific research?

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The process of repeating an experiment to verify results.

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What is an experiment?

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A procedure carried out to support, refute, or validate a hypothesis.