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Control group
A group of subjects, closely resembling the experimental group but not receiving the factor under study, which serve as a comparison to the experimental group
Cell
The smallest unit of an organism that can be considered to be alive
Dependent variable
The observed factor that may change in response to the indecent variable.
Evolution
A change in a kind of organism over time
Experimental group
A group if subjects which receive the factor under study
Homeostasis
The process by which organisms keep there body conditions fairly constant in order to survive
Hypothesis
The proposed scientific explanation for a set of observations
Independent variable
The factor that is purposely changed in an excitement
Stimulus
Any physical or chemical input that is sensed
Theory
Ideas that have been supported over time
