Biology Exploring Life Chapter 2 Science Of Biology

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Observation

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the use of the senses to gather information about structures and processes

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Data

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recorded observaton, items of information; need to be clearly organized, consistently recorded and reliable

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Science

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derived from the Latin word "to know"

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Inquiry

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The process of investigation with thoughtful questions leading to a search for answers.

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Qualitative

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data in the form of descriptions

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Quantitative

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observation recorded as measurements

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Discovery Science

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describes natural structures or processes as accurately as possible through careful observation and data collection

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Inference

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A logical conclusion based on observations

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controlled experiment

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experiment that tests the effect of a single variable

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inference

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logical conclusion based on observations

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generalization

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general conclusion

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hypothesis

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suggested, testable answer to a well-defined scientific question

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variable

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any factor in an experiment that is not constant (any factor that can change)

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evidence

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collected body of data from observations and experiments

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theory

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well-tested explanation that makes sense of a great variety of scientific observations

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A scientific hypothesis must be falsifiable

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there must be some observation or experiment that could reveal if such a hypothesis is false.

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model

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physical, mental, or mathematical representation of how people understand a process or an idea

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technology

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application of scientific understanding for a specific purpose

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induction

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reasoning from specific observations to broader generalizations

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deduction

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demonstrating that an idea applies in nature or moving from hypothesis to prediction. Poses conclusions as in predicting outcomes of experiments