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- Theory -
Ideas that have been supported over time.
- Hypothesis –
The proposed scientific explanation for a set of observations.
- Dependent variable -
observed factor that may change in response to the other
variable. (outcome)
- Independent variable -
the factor that is purposely changed in an experiment.
- Control Group -
group of subjects, closely resembling the experimental group but
not receiving the factor under study, which serves as a comparison to the
experimental group.
- Experimental Group -
a group of subjects which receive the factor under study.
- Cell –
the smallest unit of an organism that can be considered to be alive.
- Stimulus -
any physical or chemical input that is sensed.
- Homeostasis –
the process by which organisms keep their internal body conditions
fairly constant to survive.
- Evolution –
a change in a kind of organism over time.