1-10 Words

Question 1

The proposed scientific explanation for a set of observations.

Answer 1

Hypothesis

Question 2

Ideas that have been supported over time.

Answer 2

Theory

Question 3

observed factor that may change in response to the other variable. (outcome)

Answer 3

Dependent Variable

Question 4

the factor that is purposely changed in an experiment.

Answer 4

Independent Variable

Question 5

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.

Answer 5

Control Group

Question 6

a group of subjects which receive the factor under study

Answer 6

Experimental Group

Question 7

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

Answer 7

Cell

Question 8

any physical or chemical input that is sensed

Answer 8

Stimulus

Question 9

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

Answer 9

Homeostasis

Question 10

a change in a kind of organism over time.

Answer 10

Evolution