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Independent Variable

This is the "cause" in an experiment. It is the part that you are directly manipulating (changing).

<p>This is the "cause" in an experiment. It is the part that you are directly manipulating (changing).</p>
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Dependent Variable

This is the "effect" in an experiment. It is the part that you measure.

<p>This is the "effect" in an experiment. It is the part that you measure.</p>
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Hypothesis

This is a testable prediction. Should be written as an "If and then" statement.

<p>This is a testable prediction. Should be written as an "If and then" statement.</p>
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Control

The group where the outcome is known. You compare this to the experimental group.

<p>The group where the outcome is known. You compare this to the experimental group.</p>
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Conclusion

This "revisits" the hypothesis and states whether the data supports it or does not support it.

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Homeostasis

This means to maintain an internal balance. An example would be how our bodies maintain a stable temperature by sweating when you are hot or shivering when you are cold.

<p>This means to maintain an internal balance. An example would be how our bodies maintain a stable temperature by sweating when you are hot or shivering when you are cold.</p>
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Prokaryote

These are cells without a nucleus or membrane-bound organelles. They are bacteria.

<p>These are cells without a nucleus or membrane-bound organelles. They are bacteria.</p>
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Eukaryote

These are cells that have a nucleus. Everything that is not bacteria.

<p>These are cells that have a nucleus. Everything that is not bacteria.</p>
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Binomial Nomenclature

A 2-name system of naming an organism. It is the genus and species of an organism written together.

<p>A 2-name system of naming an organism. It is the genus and species of an organism written together.</p>
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Dichotomous Key

A tool used to identify an unknown organism. It consists of a series of paired, contradicting statements.

<p>A tool used to identify an unknown organism. It consists of a series of paired, contradicting statements.</p>
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Species

Organisms that can mate and produce viable offspring.

<p>Organisms that can mate and produce viable offspring.</p>
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Taxonomy

The science of classifying organisms

<p>The science of classifying organisms</p>
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Quantitative Data

Data or information that can be easily measured with numbers. Ex. - pounds, centimeters, minutes

<p>Data or information that can be easily measured with numbers. Ex. - pounds, centimeters, minutes</p>
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Qualitative Data

Data that is descriptive in nature. Ex. - happy, sweet, painful

<p>Data that is descriptive in nature. Ex. - happy, sweet, painful</p>