Unit 1: Basic Biological Principles Flashcards
1
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observation
A
what you notice;based on fact
2
Q
inference
A
assumption;not fact based
3
Q
hypothesis
A
proposed explanation
4
Q
controlled experiment
A
factors kept the same for all experiments
5
Q
IV
A
manipulated; what you change
6
Q
DV
A
what you measure
7
Q
control group
A
not exposed to IV
8
Q
qualitative data
A
worded data
9
Q
quantitative data
A
numbered data
10
Q
experimental group
A
exposed to IV
11
Q
Why is it important for an experiment to be controlled?
A
to make sure the results are from the experiment and not just random
12
Q
Why might a hypothesis be revised? Why might an experiment be repeated?
A
it might be changed after it is proved wrong
it might be repeated to ensure results
13
Q
dna
A
genetic code
14
Q
stimulus
A
signal the organisms respond to
15
Q
sexual reproduction
A
2 parents make a genetically combined child
