Bio 1.3 Flashcards
How do you create a hypothesis?
You look at both variables and attempt to predict what will happen to the dependent variable
What is a Dependent Variable?
The variable that is being recorded
What is the independent variable
The variable that stays constant.
What is a control group
A group in an experiment you keep separate
why is a control group important?
it is important to have something to compare the dependent variable to.
What is a good control group for an experiment about how water effects plant growth?
A group of plants with the correct amount of water
What axis does the independent variable go on
the Y axis
What axis does the dependent variable go on
the X axis
What does no error bar overlaps mean?
it means the difference is scientifically significant
What do error bars do?
Show scientific significance in differences
