Chapter 1 Vocab Flashcards
1
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Experimental Control
A
a set of objects that is statistically similar to the set being tested.
2
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Psuedoscience
A
a fake science that makes claims based on nonexistent scientific evidence.
3
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Scientific Method
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5 Steps:
- define a question
- make predictions
- gather data
- analyze the data
- draw conclusions
4
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Natural Selection
A
a pressure that causes groups of organisms to change over time.
5
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Theory
A
widely accepted evidence from experiments.
6
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Hypothesis
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a prediction is made with limited evidence at the beginning of a scientific investigation.
7
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Empirical Evidence
A
data collected through direct observation.
