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bar graph |
displays experimental data,used to show comparison
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biology |
the study of life |
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constant |
variables (factors) that stay the same
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control group |
a group that does not receive experimental treatment in an experiment, used to compare results to
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credible |
able to be believed
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dependent variable |
the variable (factor)that is affected during an experiment
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evidence |
an available body of factsor information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid
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experiment |
process that tests a hypothesis by collecting information under controlled conditions
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homeostasis |
the tendency or need of a system to maintain internal stability. it is maintained by processes and structures that respond to stimuli in ways that keep conditions in their bodies conducive for life processes. depends on appropriate movement of materials across the cell membrane
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hypothesis |
proposed explanation for a phenomenon
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independent variable |
the variable (factor)that is manipulated in an experiment
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line graph |
displays experimental data, used to show change in data over time
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phenomenon |
a fact or situation that is observed to exist or happen, especially one in which the cause orexplanation is in question
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pie chart |
displays experimental data, used to show percentages or parts of a whole
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qualitative |
using words to describe what is observed
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quantitative |
using numbers to describe what is observed
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refute |
disapprove |
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scientific method |
process scientists use to answer questions about the natural world
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x-axis |
horizontal axis,independent variable graphed here
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y-axis |
vertical axis, dependent variable graphed here
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