CER/Sci method/brain review

An educated guess, if then statement, based on your observations

Hypothesis

Controlled Variable

A variable that is not changed

a variable (often denoted by x ) whose variation does not depend on that of another.

Independent variable

a scientific procedure undertaken to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact.

Experiment

The outcome factor; the variable that may change in response to manipulations of other factors.

Dependent variable

Information gathered by noticing facts and occurrences using your five senses.

Observations

Collected body of data from observations and experiments

Evidence

An assertion, usually supported by evidence

Claim

the process of drawing a conclusion on the basis of evidence, the why something happens

Reasoning

Constants

the factors in an experiment that remain the same no matter what - number of seeds, petri dish used

Gender of alligator

Temperature is said to determine the gender of alligators. The dependent variable would be...

The wrapper

The speed at which chocolate melts in the sun can be based on whether or not the wrapper is off the candy bar. The independent variable would be...

Hypothesis for racing

If you eat protein before you race, then you will have a better time in the race. This is considered to be a

The study of life

Biology

Frontal lobe

Behind the forehead, responsible for thinking, planning, memory, and judgment. Isn't fully formed until 25 years of age

Temporal lobe

A region of the cerebral cortex responsible for hearing and language.

occipital lobe

vision

parietal lobe

receives sensory input for touch and temperature

growth mindset

individuals believe their qualities can change and improve through their effort

Cell body

Largest part of a typical neuron; contains the nucleus and much of the cytoplasm

Neuroplasticity

the ability of the nervous system to change in response to experience or the environment

neurogeneisis

the formation of new neurons