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hypothesis
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a statement that explains observations and can be tested
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theory
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a broad and comprehensive statement of what is thought to be true; supported by evidence
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data
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information scientits gather to answer their questions
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control group
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the experimentl group where nothing is changed; compared to experimental group
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independent variable
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the variable that is different between the control group and variable group
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dependent variable
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the factor that is observed or measured in both groups; driven by or results from independent variable
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homeostasis
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a stable level of internal conditions
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autotroph
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an organism that obtains energy by making its own food (like plants)
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heterotroph
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an organism that must take in food to make energy (like animals)
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