Scientific Method
This is a testable statement that predicts the outcome of an experiment.
Hypothesis
This group in an experiment does not receive the experimental treatment, serving as a standard for comparison.
Control Group
This is the variable that is manipulated by the researcher in an experiment.
Independent Variable
The ability of living organisms to maintain a stable internal environment despite changes in external conditions.
Homeostasis
The basic (smallest) unit of LIFE
Cell
This is the act of gathering information using your senses or tools like thermometers and microscopes.
Observation
This group receives the variable being tested in an experiment.
Experimental Group
This is what is measured or observed in an experiment as a result of changing the independent variable.
Dependent Variable
One of the characteristics of life; organisms must do this to pass on their genetic material to the next generation.
Reproduction
Organ System
This is a set of procedures carried out under controlled conditions to test a hypothesis.
Experiment
Repeating an experiment to ensure accuracy and reliability of results is known as this.
Replication/Repetition
This type of graph is used to show a change over time
Line Graph
This is the sum of all chemical reactions that take place in an organism to maintain life.
At this level, living organisms interact with each other and their physical environment
Ecosystem
After analyzing data, this is what scientists draw to determine if their hypothesis was supported or not.
Conclusion
These are the factors that remain the same throughout an experiment to ensure that only the independent variable is tested.
Constants
This type of data is descriptive and includes characteristics that cannot be counted, like colors or smells.
Qualitative Data
These processes enable organisms to increase in size and complexity over time.
Growth and Development
This term refers to all LIVING things in an ecosystem
Biotic
Scientists collect this during experiments; it can be used to create graphs and analyze the experiment
Data
This term is a logical interpretation based on prior knowledge
Inference
This type of data is numerical and involves measurements like length, height, and temperature.
Quantitative
Organisms' ability to detect and react to changes in their environment. (Example: Venus Fly Trap)
Response to Stimuli
This term refers to all the NON-living things in an ecosystem
Abiotic