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| an explanation of a natural phenomenon supported by many observations and experiments over time |
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| a direct method of gathering information in an orderly way. Involves recording information |
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| conclusions drawn from information-from prior experiences |
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| an organized series of events used to gather information and answer questions |
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| Observe an unexplained Phenomenon |
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| Collect information, observe, ask questions |
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| Design and conduct an experiment-gather dat: Repeat and look for patterns |
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| Draw a conclusion, report results and compare results from similar experiments |
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| a testable explanation of a situation |
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| the occurrence of an accidental or unexpected event but with fortunate results |
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| an investigation of a phenomenon in a controlled setting to test a hypothesis |
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| a group used for comparison-not subject to the variable |
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| group exposed to the factor being tested |
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| the tested factor that affects the outcome of the experiment |
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| results from or depends on the changes to the independent variable |
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| the factor that remains fixed during an experiment while the independent and dependent variables change |
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| information gained from observations-quantitative or qualitative |
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| numerical data- measurable |
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| data gathered by the senses |
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| like experiments except involves observation and collection of data rather than manipulation of variables |
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| a logo designed to be a warning for a specific danger |
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| when two or more organisms fight for the same resource. One species or an individual of a species limits another's access to some resource.-lose, lose situation |
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| an organism consuming another organism for food, members of one species (the predator) feeds directly on all or parts of a living organism of another species (prey)-win, lose situation |
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relationship that exists when two or more species live together-mutualism,commensalism, parasitism
A long lasting relationship in which species live together in intimate association |
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| both members of a relationship benefit from each other +,+ ex.) polinators |
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| one organism benefits and the other is not affected +,0 ex.) ball moss on the trees |
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one organism benefits at the expense of another-but do not consume their hosts +-
ex.) ticks |
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| branch of biology that studies relationships between organisms and their environments |
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| the variety of species, genetic information/ combinaions and ecosytems |
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| The total way of life of a species in an ecosystem, including all physical, chemical, and biological conditions a species needs to live and reproduce |
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| when species have activities or resource requirements in common-they may interact |
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