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Biology Vocab.

Published on Dec 08, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Biology Vocab.

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Theory

  • Supported by many observations and experiments
  • Can change

Inference

combining knowledge and what you have learned to form a logical conclusion

Hypothesis

testable explanation of a situation

Serendipity

occurrence of accidental or unexpected but fortunate results

Experiment

tests hypothesis
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Control Group

doesn't receive treatment

Experimental Group

receives the variable being tested

Independent Variable

changed/controlled by experimenter

Dependent Variable

changes as a result of the independent variable 

Stimulus

  • anything that is part of an organism's environment
  • causes some type of reaction