Bio 11 Unit 1- Scientific Investigation and GHEROES check

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What is a control in an experiment?

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A control is a group or condition that does not receive the treatment or variable being tested, used for comparison.

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What is the definition of growth in living organisms?

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Growth is defined as an increase in size and mass of an organism.

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Why do living organisms require energy?

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Living organisms need energy to grow, move, and carry out essential life processes.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A hypothesis is a testable explanation for an observation or a scientific question.

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What is an independent variable?

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An independent variable is the variable that is intentionally changed or manipulated in an experiment.

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What is a dependent variable?

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A dependent variable is the variable that is measured or observed in an experiment, affected by the independent variable.

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What is a control variable?

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A control variable is a variable that is kept constant throughout an experiment to ensure that the results are valid.

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What is the scientific method?

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The scientific method is a systematic process for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.

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What is qualitative data?

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Qualitative data is descriptive information that cannot be measured numerically, often involving characteristics or qualities.

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What is quantitative data?

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Quantitative data is numerical information that can be measured and expressed mathematically.