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Biology
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The study of life.
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Scientific Method
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The process that scientists use to find knowledge about the "physical" world using logical problem solving steps which can be repeated by other for further investigation and/or verification.
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Problem
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A question about an observation.
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Observation
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An experience of perception through the senses.
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Prediction
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What you expect to happen when you test the hypothesis.
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Experiment
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The test of a hypothesis that can be repeated.
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Controlled experiment
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An experiment that uses two identical groups and exposes only one of the groups to an experimental treatment variable.
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Control Group
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The untreated group used for comparison.
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Experimental Group
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The group that receives treatment.
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Variables
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Any factor or condition that can affect an experiment. (constants, independent, dependent)
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Theory
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A scientific principle based on many tested hypotheses but always subject to change if new information becomes available.
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