1-10 Vocab.

Question 0

Theory

Answer 0

Ideas that have been supported over time

Question 1

Hypothesis

Answer 1

The proposed scientific explanation for a set of observations

Question 2

Dependent variable

Answer 2

Observed factors that may change in response to the other variable.(outcome)

Question 3

Independent variable

Answer 3

The factor that is purposely changed in the experiment

Question 4

Control group

Answer 4

A group of subjects closely resembling the experimental group but not receiving the factor under study , which serves as a comparison to the experimental group

Question 5

Experimental group

Answer 5

A group of subjects which receive the factor under study

Question 6

Cell

Answer 6

The smallest unit of an organism that can be alive.

Question 7

Stimulus

Answer 7

Any physical or chemical input that is sensed

Question 8

Homeostasis

Answer 8

The process by which organisms keep their internal body conditions fairly to survive

Question 9

Evolution

Answer 9

A change in a kind of organism over time