Dive Biology Wk 2

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data

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Are pieces of information that represent the qualitative or quantitative attributes of a variable or set of variables.

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scientific method 

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A method of research in which a problem is identified, relevant data are gathered, a hypothesis is formulated from these data, and the hypothesis is empirically tested.

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hypothesis

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A tentative explanation for an observation, phenomenon, or scientific problem that can be tested by further investigation.

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theory

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A set of statements or principles devised to explain a group of facts or phenomena, especially one that has been repeatedly tested or is widely accepted and can be used to make predictions about natural phenomena.

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law

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A rule of conduct or procedure established by custom, agreement, or authority.

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variable

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A factor or condition that is subject to change, especially one that is allowed to change in a scientific experiment to test a hypothesis.

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treatment

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The act, manner, or method of handling or dealing with someone or something.

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control

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A standard of comparison for checking or verifying the results of an experiment.

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verify

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To prove the truth of by presentation of evidence or testimony; substantiate.

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deductive reasoning

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Sometimes called deductive logic, is reasoning which constructs or evaluates deductive arguments.

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inductive reasoning

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Sometimes called inductive logic, is reasoning which takes us "beyond the confines of our current evidence or knowledge to conclusions about the unknown.