Introduction to Biology Vocabulary Quiz

A systematically organized way of learning about or examining the natural world

• biology

• science

• theory

• cell

The study of life

• science

• biology

• cell

• theory

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

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The first step to carrying out scientific processes. Involves using at least one of the five senses (sight, sound, taste, touch, smell)

• Inference

• hypothesis

• observation

• adaptation

Use prior knowledge to figure something out or to develop from observations and inferences

• hypothesis

• adapation

• homeostasis

• inference

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

A testable statement that relies on information gathered from observations and inferences

• observation

• inference

• hypothesis

• adaptation

A variable in an experiment that the scientist deliberately changes (manipulated)

• independent variable

• experimental variable

• control group

• experimental group

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

A variable in an experiment that the scientist observe for change or reaction (responding)

• independent variable

• dependent variable

• experimental group

• control group

A group or subject in an experiment that is tested by measuring responses to variables

• independent variable

• dependent variable

• control group

• experimental group

A group or subject in an experiment of which all variables are kept the same so others are measured against it

• independent variable

• dependent variable

• experimental group

• control group

Data drawn from observations made from the five senses

• control group

• qualitative data

• quantitative data

• theory

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