1-10 Flashcards

(10 cards)

0
Q
  1. Theory -
A

Ideas that have been supported over time.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
1
Q
  1. Hypothesis –
A

The proposed scientific explanation for a set of observations.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q
  1. Dependent variable -
A

observed factor that may change in response to the other

variable. (outcome)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q
  1. Independent variable -
A

the factor that is purposely changed in an experiment.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q
  1. Control Group -
A

group of subjects, closely resembling the experimental group but
not receiving the factor under study, which serves as a comparison to the
experimental group.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q
  1. Experimental Group -
A

a group of subjects which receive the factor under study.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q
  1. Cell –
A

the smallest unit of an organism that can be considered to be alive.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q
  1. Stimulus -
A

any physical or chemical input that is sensed.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q
  1. Homeostasis –
A

the process by which organisms keep their internal body conditions
fairly constant to survive.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q
  1. Evolution –
A

a change in a kind of organism over time.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly