The Science of Biology (1.1 -1.2)

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What is the variable in an experiment that you are testing/changing?

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Independent variable

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What is an if...then... statement that proposes an answer to a question?

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Hypothesis

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What is an example of quantitative data?

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There are 8 light colored peppered moths.

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What is information gathered from observations called?

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Data

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What is a statement that explains how or why an event occurs?

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Theory

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What is the variable that is measured in an experiment?

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Dependent variable

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What do we call factors that remain constant in an experiment?

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Constants

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What is the purpose of a control in an experiment?

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To provide a standard for comparison.

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What is the difference between a hypothesis and a theory?

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A hypothesis is a proposed explanation, while a theory is a well-substantiated explanation.

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What type of data describes characteristics and qualities?

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Qualitative data