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scientific process (SPICE) |
S- situation P- prediction I- investigation C- conclusion E- evaluation evaluation evaluation |
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data |
Observations and measurements recorded during the expirement |
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observation |
Something you know based on using your senses either with a tool or alone. |
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inference |
Something you know or think you know based on observations. |
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hypothesis |
A proposed answer to a scientific question, it is very similar to an inference, but more thought out. |
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independent variable |
The things that the scientist changes; this is that you want to test. When graphing, the independent variable is placed on the X-axis. |
I control the Independent variable. |
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dependent variable |
Things that are measured and observed during the expirement, they are affected or changed by the independent variable. When graphing they are on the y-axis. |
the DEPENEDENT variable DEPENDS on the lab results. |
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constants |
Things that remain the same during an experiment, so they don't effect the outcome. |
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control group |
A group of subjects or subject that are treated the sane as the experimental group, except for the independent variable which are kept constant |
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respiration |
The ability of an organism to produce energy. Either aerobically (with O2) or anaerobic (without O2) |
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synthesis |
The ability of an organism to make complex chemicals from the building blocks it takes in and absorbs. SMALL <------> BIG |
Sugar to stach Amino acids to protein |
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excretion |
The ability of an organism to get rid of metabolic waste from cells. Including salt, water, urea. |
Sweating, urinating |
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regulation |
The ability of an organism to maintain its internal balance or homeostasis. This is accomplished by the nervous system and endocrine system. |
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transportation |
The ability of an organism to move up or circulate material around to where they need to be. |
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metabolism |
Everything that happens in a living cell or organism. |
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