Experamental Factors Flashcards
hypothesis
testable prediction
control group
standard for comparison “Normal”
Constant
factor that doesn’t varry in an expirament
Variable
factor in an experament that does change
Dependent Variable
factor whose value depends on the independent variable (y-axis)
Independent Variable
factor that is adjusted by the expiramentor (x-axis)
What are the 2 types of variables
Independent and Dependent
Qualitative
qualities of something not numerical or measurable
Quantitative
numerical or measurable
Why do we use graph
data is best presented using graphs
What are the 3 types of graphs
Bar graph, Line Graph, Pie chart
What are the 3 main branches of science
Biological, Physical, Earth
what are the 4 types of macromolecules
Lipids, Carbohydrates, Proteins, Nucleic Acids
Elements that make up proteins
hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, carbon, sometimes sulfur
Elements that make up carbohydrates
carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen
Elements that make up lipids
Carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen