Causation correlation

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What is the relationship between structure and function in biology?

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The way in which an object or living thing is built (its structure) determines what it can do (its function).

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What variable is plotted on the x-axis in a graph?

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The independent variable is always plotted on the x-axis (horizontal).

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What is the significance of patterns in scientific observations?

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Repeating events or shapes help scientists to organize and understand data, leading to the identification of trends.

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What is causation in scientific terms?

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Causation refers to a relationship where one event (the cause) directly leads to the occurrence of another event (the effect).

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What is correlation?

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Correlation is a statistical measure that describes the extent to which two variables change together, but it does not imply causation.

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What are the two key components of a hypothesis?

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A hypothesis should include 'If ... then...' to indicate the expected relationship between variables.

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How can you differentiate between causation and correlation?

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Causation indicates a direct cause-and-effect relationship, while correlation indicates a relationship where two variables may change together without one causing the other.

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What is an example of a hypothesis?

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An example of a hypothesis is: 'If the temperature increases, then the rate of photosynthesis will increase.'

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What is the importance of identifying independent and dependent variables in an experiment?

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Identifying independent and dependent variables helps in understanding the relationship being tested and in designing the experiment.

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What is a controlled experiment?

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A controlled experiment is one in which all variables are kept constant except for the independent variable being tested.